Dental Assistant at Akicita Federal, LLC (Chama, NM)

Akicita Federal, LLC· Chama, NM· $70k–$75k·6d ago

Role details

Salary

$70k–$75k

Work type

Onsite

Job description

This position is located at the Jicarilla Service Unit, Jicarilla, New Mexico Area Indian Health Service.

Mission-driven work: Employees contribute directly to national security, homeland security, and healthcare for Native American communities.
Rapid growth environment: Joining a young, fast-growing company (founded 2022, 266% headcount growth) offers significant career advancement opportunities.
Remote & frontier locations: Many roles are in rural or remote areas (AZ, NM, SD, MN, NE, ND, CO, VA) — ideal for those seeking meaningful work outside major metros.
Culture: Small, agile team with a focus on operational excellence and federal compliance. Leadership brings 15+ years of national security and cyber intelligence experience.
Perks: Not explicitly listed, but as a federal contractor, benefits typically include competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement plans. Roles may offer relocation support for remote postings.

One-liner: Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned 8(a) certified federal contractor delivering managed staffing, healthcare services, project management, IT/cybersecurity, and business support to agencies like IHS, BIA, and VA.
Entity Type: Private (Privately Held)
Headquarters: Lower Brule, South Dakota, United States (with corporate offices in McLean, Virginia)
Founded: 2022
Founders: Mike Shvenderman (CEO) and Andrew Young (COO & CTO)

Primary Industries: Federal Contracting, Healthcare Services, Project Management & Engineering, IT & Cybersecurity, Business Support Services
Target Customers: U.S. federal agencies — Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Export-Import Bank, and other government entities
Mission / Purpose: “Dedicated to protecting our nation through innovative solutions and comprehensive security strategies,” with a focus on national security, homeland security, and supporting hard-to-fill positions in remote and frontier locations.

Healthcare Services: Medical staffing and operations across 22 active facilities in 8 states — including dental, clinical care, behavioral health, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging. Focus on hard-to-fill clinical roles in remote locations (some accessible only by helicopter).
Project Management & Engineering: Large-scale infrastructure project management for federal facilities (BIA Division of Facilities Management) — civil, electrical, and architectural engineering. 10 FTE team managing 70+ active projects.
IT & Cybersecurity: Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis, firewall engineering, and cybersecurity operations for mission-critical government systems (e.g., Export-Import Bank).
Business Support Services: Administrative support, translation/interpretation, acquisition support, technical writing, and financial analysis for federal agencies.

Valuation / Market Cap: Not disclosed (private company)
Key Metrics: Total active federal contracts: 38; Portfolio value: $1.1B+; Notable individual contracts: $200M (Business Support Services) and $95M (Program Management Industrial Engineering Support)
Notable Investors / Partners: Not applicable (no external funding rounds disclosed). Partners include IHS, BIA, VA, and other federal agencies. Certified SBA Tribal-Owned 8(a) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
Growth Signals: Headcount grew 266.7% year-over-year (from ~2 to 9 employees as of latest data); monthly growth of 10%. Rapid contract wins since founding in 2022. Received 8(a) certification in 2024.

Native American-owned 8(a) certification — provides preferential contracting opportunities with federal agencies.
Focus on hard-to-fill positions in remote/frontier locations — fills roles in areas where other contractors cannot operate (e.g., facilities accessible only by helicopter).
Managed services model — goes beyond placement, offering ongoing quality oversight, credential management, and operational continuity.
Multi-domain expertise — covers healthcare, engineering, cybersecurity, and business support under one roof, enabling cross-functional federal solutions.

Expand federal contract portfolio across healthcare, infrastructure, and cybersecurity domains.
Leverage 8(a) status to win larger, multi-year contracts.
Scale the managed staffing model to serve more remote IHS and BIA facilities.
Build out cybersecurity SOC capabilities for additional government clients.

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