Job Information
NANA Regional Corporation NANA Shareholder Paid College Summer InternOperations and Administration in Herndon, Virginia
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 , Akima delivers 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 an Intern I to work in Herndon, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!]
You will have the chance to develop valuable networking connections, which will help prepare and develop your skills for future career opportunities. The internship will include working in partnership with the Operations and Administration leads, as well as interactions with various PMs and executive leadership. You will end the internship with an overview understanding of contract types, management techniques and styles, how performance is evaluated, and the operational and administrative functions that help ensure project success.
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must be a NANA Shareholder and own stock in “NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.” You must currently be enrolled in college or technical/vocational school
Job Responsibilities:
PM Excellence - At Akima, project and program managers (PMs) are responsible for Quality Performance, Human Capital, Finances, Risk Identification and Management, Business Development, and Customer Satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to explore all these project management facets by participating in new PM orientations and PM training sessions, reviewing program metrics, evaluating and updating PM training, and providing tools to assist project managers in their role.
Program Performance – Through an examination of Akima’s program management review lifecycle, its purpose and intention, and the results, you will acquire insights into the government technical services contracting industry. You will work with senior leaders as they evaluate project performance and see how the Akima organization supports the individual operating companies. You will have the opportunity to understand the executive program management review (EPMR) process, participate in the preparation and conduct of an EPMR, and manage the associated follow-up activities.
Quality & Operational Performance – Akima has various quality certifications and continually works to implement process improvements. You will work with team members across the company to support quality management activities such as the development of processes and internal audit activities.
Safety – You will work with Akima’s corporate safety professionals to understand how safety performance is evaluated and how operational sites are supported in enhancing our safety culture.
Security – Much of Akima’s work requires operating companies and employees obtain security credentials. By working with Akima’s security professionals, you will gain an understanding of the requirements and processes to achieve and maintain these credentials, the interaction required with employment candidates to gain information for the clearance process, the various systems used to process security credentials, and reporting requirements to customers and the company.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a NANA Shareholder and own stock in “NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.”
Must be currently enrolled in college or technical/vocational school
Ability to absorb a wide variety of information and synthesize it to create a picture of the health of operational performance.
An interest in how multi-million-dollar contracts are managed.
Willingness to participate in both in-person and virtual meetings and discussions.
Intern Benefits:
Compensation: depending on class level or experience
Roundtrip Airfare Provided
Housing
Food allowance
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
General office environment no special physical demands required.
Will require business travel to a project location to conduct the enhanced program management review.
Local travel will be required to support project safety assessments. Akima, LLC and its family of companies reserve the right to edit, revise or change this job description.
Nothing in the contents of this job description implies an employment contract with the incumbent.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you have questions please contact Mamie Karmun, Manager Shareholder Programs at mamie.karmun@akima.com.
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: Legal/Risk
Travel: None
Organization: Akima
Clearance: Not Applicable
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-3748