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AkimaCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

Akima interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.1 / 10Based on 36 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at Akima: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Business AnalystFinancial AnalystSoftware EngineerProject ManagerSecurity EngineerUX/UI Designer

At a glance

4.1/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.1 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 21% of companies we track.
8
Role guides
36
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$114k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the Akima interview?

Aggregated from 36 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy46%
Medium46%
Hard9%
Most candidates rate the loop easy, but few walk in cold.
Offer rate
69%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

25 offers across 36 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
58%positive
Positive 58%Neutral 28%Negative 14%
02 · Topic breakdown

What Akima actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Power BI
100%
Business Analysis
100%
Project Management
100%
Security Engineering
100%
Technical Proposal Writing
83%
Data Analysis
62%
Communication Skills
60%
Information Architecture
58%
Stakeholder Communication
34%
Stakeholder Management
28%
Requirements Gathering
20%
Problem Solving
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions Akima interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Business Analyst
$80k-$108k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Financial Analyst
2 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Software Engineer
$76k-$146k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Data Analyst
$68k-$91k
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Project Manager
$133k-$169k
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Security Engineer
Questions and loop structure
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Technical Writer
$125k-$140k
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UX/UI Designer
Questions and loop structure
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04 · Compensation

What Akima pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $114k
Level$50kTotal comp range$200kTotal
All levels
Base $68k-$170k
$68k-$170k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

Akima interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the Akima interview?

Candidates most commonly rate Akima interviews as medium, based on 36 reported interviews. About 69% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does Akima pay?

Reported total comp across roles at Akima ranges from roughly $68k to $170k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does Akima test in interviews?

Akima interviews most often cover Stakeholder Communication, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Architecture, and Communication Skills. The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at Akima?

Dataford has interview guides for 8 roles at Akima, including Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Project Manager, and more.

Is Akima a good place to work?

Employees rate Akima 3.4 out of 5 overall, based on aggregated workplace reviews spanning career growth, work-life balance, compensation, culture, and management.

Where is Akima headquartered?

Akima is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

06 · In their words

What people say about Akima

Verbatim snippets from employee and candidate reviews
“This is the easiest engineering job that requires an engineering degree.”
Software Engineer4.0
“Be prepared for a lengthy clearance process that can delay your actual work experience.”
Software Engineer4.0
“Obtaining the required top secret security clearance can take years, during which time employees may find themselves waiting in a windowless room with little to no work.”
Software Engineer4.0
“Expectations and compensation are more than fair for this engineering role.”
Software Engineer4.0
“The overall work environment lacks trust, which can hinder collaboration.”
Software Engineer4.0
“Management should focus on fostering a sense of mission to enhance employee engagement.”
Software Engineer4.0
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