Akima, LLC and its operating companies bring together a uniquely broad range of specialized talents, technologies, domain expertise, and proven program success—supporting some of the most visible and demanding projects across government and industry. Guided by mission priorities and best-in-class business practices, Akima companies deliver results at every stage of the project lifecycle—from strategy, design, and development through operations, management, migration, and maintenance. Are you ready to be part of a high-impact, business-winning team with the opportunity to influence and support our Corporate Development organization? If you have the drive to learn the complete federal procurement lifecycle, this newly created position with Akima’s Corporate Development team offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills and contribute directly to our success. Akima is seeking a Business Support Specialist to provide essential support to our Corporate Development Operations, Proposal Operations, and Sales Enablement functions. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to maximize business-winning activities, including RFI development, knowledge management, and growth facilitation initiatives. This position is based at Akima’s headquarters in Herndon, VA. This role offers exposure to multiple stages of the competitive win process—from RFI development through proposal submission—in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly identify priorities and adapt to changing demands while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! **Responsibilities** + Support Coordinators and Proposal Managers in developing RFIs, creating templates, and managing all activities leading up to submission + Serve as the company liaison for all RFIs across Akima, ensuring activities are tracked, documented, and available for detailed monitoring and analytics + Provide desktop publishing support to produce high-quality, visually compelling materials for RFIs and proposals + Manage the Corporate Development Lessons Learned calendar and assist with data collection for related presentations + Serve as lead librarian for the company’s Past Performance Library, RFI repository, Proposal Content Library, and KMS libraries + Assist writing teams with key deliverables, past performance archiving, and repository quality control + Contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of KMS, Rohan, and Power BI dashboards + Gain exposure to the broader Corporate Development Organization through brief rotations in Corporate Development Operations, the IDIQ/GWAC PMO, and Proposal Operations + Conduct regular pipeline hygiene audits and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all entries are complete, accurate, and up to date **Qualifications** + Familiarity with business process flow and organizational principles + Bachelor’s degree plus related industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training in a relevant field + Understanding of business-winning activities + Basic knowledge of the federal government contracting and procurement process **Preferred Qualifications:** + Self-motivated, organized, and driven to deliver results + Strong customer service skills + Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities + Proven ability to meet and exceed challenging goals + Interest in serving as a growth agent within Akima ***This is a full-time, in-office position; remote work is not available currently.** **Job ID** 2025-18533 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **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. 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).