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# Ultrasound Echo Technologist at Akicita Federal, LLC

- **Company:** Akicita Federal, LLC
- **Location:** Toms River, NJ
- **Compensation:** $104k–$114k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber/f8e63a62-ff03-4e52-adae-d6637a889f23

## Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring an Ultrasound Echo Technologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic cardiac imaging services for the VA New Jersey Health Care System at the Toms River Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Toms River, NJ. In this role, you will directly support the healthcare needs of our nation's Veterans by performing echocardiography and ultrasound procedures that inform critical clinical decisions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.

- Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography examinations on Veteran patients in accordance with established clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Operate and maintain ultrasound and echocardiography equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality prior to each use.
- Acquire and document high-quality diagnostic images, optimizing views to capture clinically relevant cardiac and vascular anatomy.
- Provide preliminary assessment of image quality and flag findings requiring urgent clinical attention to supervising providers.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation of procedures, findings, and patient information within the VA electronic health record system.
- Communicate professionally with Veterans, clinical staff, and physicians to coordinate scheduling, patient preparation, and procedure workflows.
- Adhere to VA infection control, safety, and patient privacy (HIPAA) standards throughout all clinical interactions.

## About Akicita Federal, LLC

## Company Overview
- **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)

## Core Business
- **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.

## Products & Services
- **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.

## Market Standing
- **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.

## Competitive Advantages
- **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.

## Strategic Focus
- **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.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [Akicita Federal Website](https://akicitafederal.com/)
2. [Akicita Federal LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/akicitacyber)
3. [Akicita Federal Capability Statement (PDF)](https://www.akicitafederal.com/documents/Akicita-Federal-Capability-Statement.pdf)
4. [Akicita Federal Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber)
5. [Built In Akicita Federal Profile](https://builtin.com/company/akicita-federal)

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