Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akimadelivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Akima is looking for a Solutions Architect to work in Herndon, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as an integral member of the Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) business development organization

• Support primarily the FSG proposal development efforts, but also am frequently enlisted to cross-support other business lines

• Support information gathering and writing of Government Requests for Information (RFI)

• Analyze Government requests for proposal (RFPs) and statements of work (SOWs) in preparation for proposal development

• Assist in developing the project solutions and concepts of operations (CONOPS)

• Analyze staffing needs and assist in designing project organization structure in support of Basis of Estimate (BOE) development

• Participate in proposal development by serving as a subject matter expert (SME) and author

• Serve as reviewer and editor during various stages of proposal development

• Using corporate recruiting resources and personal contacts, help identify and secure commitments of key personnel to be assigned to the project upon award

• Serve as a lead corporate point of contact to gather information on existing contracts, to maintain relationships with active contract management teams and Government customers in preparation for follow-on contract proposals, and to identify opportunities for expanded scopes of work.

• Frequently participate in and make recommendations for bid/no bid decisions and target selection

• Review and analyze collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and help develop labor relations strategies.

• Interface directly with select union business representatives on a case-by-case basis to gather intel, obtain seniority lists, develop proposal win strategies, position company for the win

• Analyze capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements of the various contract proposals, perform research regarding CAPEX needs, and coordinate with corporate procurement for acquisition strategy.

• Identify and evaluate performance of key contract personnel, interface with contracting officers and contract technical representatives, and monitor project budgets and deliverables.

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled audits of contract operations, including support of health, safety and environmental considerations pertinent to the respective contracts.

• Apply personal experiences to perform the following:

• Serve as primary SME and author of Transition Plans in proposals

• Serve as a primary point of contact, author and SME for Facilities O&M and Base Operations

• Continuously research latest innovations and technology advancements to stay abreast of industry progress in order to put forth highest quality technical proposals

• Develop, maintain and continuously advance a comprehensive list of Best Practices to further improve the company’s competitive advantage

• Attend at least two technology conferences annually to stay abreast of innovations

• Take advantage of company-provided training in proposal development, CONOPS development and PWIN strategies

• Maintain and update contract past performance databases and associated contract statistics to use as proofs in proposals

• Stay abreast of the latest company safety statistics for use in proposals

• Develop graphics concepts

• Serve on color review teams for proposals

• Review resumes and conduct interviews with potential Key Personnel candidates for proposals

• Continuously seek out advancements in Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) components (such as computerized maintenance management systems, asset management systems, quality management systems, and dashboard/metrics trackers) and assist in design of EMSs for target proposals/contracts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• BA

• 2 to 5 years experience as a project manager or deputy project manager.

• 5 to 10 years experience in Army logistics.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Sales, Business Development & Related

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Akima

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: Remote

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-11738