NANA Shareholder College Summer Intern - Project Management - Herndon, Virginia

Company/Organization: Akima

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 4/3/2026 5:04:17 PM

Description:

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented summer interns to assist in the implementation of one or more company-level projects, as well as assist on-going operational support to the business such as operating company setups and consolidations. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in project management and one or more company administrative processes. The intern will work closely with our Chief Administrative Office project and operations team and project stakeholders to support a smooth and efficient project execution.

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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.

• Detailed Project Plan: Assist in the development, tracking, and adjustment of the guide for project activities and timelines.
• Project Monitoring and Control: Review project plans and checklists and send out reminder email notifications for open tasks and/or track task completion through status meetings. Create and distribute status reports.
• Requirements Definition and Validation: Work with project stakeholders to identify a final agreed-upon list of project requirements.
• Implementation Support: Assist in identifying and testing system configurations, when applicable, needed to meet Akima process and authority matrix requirements.
• Data Migration: As applicable, support the migration of data from legacy systems, including consolidating files into the migration location, data cleaning, formatting, and validation.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed project documentation, user guides, and process workflows.
• Training Support: Assist in developing and delivering training materials, when needed, to help staff effectively support the change.
• Testing and Feedback: For IT-related projects, coordinate system testing, identify issues, and provide feedback to the project team for system optimization.
• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to enhance the efficiency of processes and system use.

• Must be a NANA Shareholder and own stock in “NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.”
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including a basic understanding of how relational databases function.
• Well versed in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, SharePoint, and Visio.

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.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities with Akima professionals.
• Potential for future employee opportunities based on performance.
• Compensation, depending on class level or experience.

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.karmunakima.com.

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.

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