What Akira Technologies Inc does

Akira Technologies Inc is a private, employee-owned U.S. federal government IT services contractor headquartered at 2100 Reston Parkway, Suite 280, Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2003, the firm delivers professional services to U.S. federal civilian, defense, healthcare, and regulatory agencies across eight capability areas: Data Engineering, Data Management, Cloud & Infrastructure, Analytics & Insights, AI & Machine Learning, Agile DevSecOps, Digital Product Management, and Cyber Security. Named customers and engagements span the Department of Defense, DISA, Defense Logistics Agency, DTRA, Army Contracting Command, DHS (including ICE and CBP), HHS and FDA, CMS, VA, Treasury, NASA, Department of Energy (including EIA and FERC), FEMA, and FAA.

Akira's underlying technology stack is cloud-centric and centered on hyperscalers and modern data platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, plus data-security and container-security tooling from Immuta and Sysdig, with implementation languages including Python, Pandas, and PySpark. Documented delivery artifacts include the proprietary 'Akira Advantage' framework (Lean Product Development combined with Continuous Delivery), a Design Thinking / Reimagined Sessions product-strategy methodology, and an automated DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline. Concrete delivery examples include migrating CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services data processes from SAS to Databricks on AWS, a 14 TiB data warehouse cloud adoption analysis and cloud service provider recommendation for FERC, and ServiceNow ITSM implementation plus IT policy development for the DOE Energy Information Administration.

Akira's business model is classic federal professional services: revenue flows from U.S. federal agencies through task orders under multiple contract vehicles, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue. Vehicles include GSA-IT 70, GSA 8(a) STARS II and III, CMS SPARC, Army ITES-3S, FAA eFAst (DTFAWA13A-00129, $7.4 billion award ceiling through 2024, 76 labor categories), NIH CIO-CS, and NASA SEWP V. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting federal RFPs and task orders; the firm is ISO 20000:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and CMMI Dev/3 certified. Akira has received agency-level recognitions including a DHS OSDBU recognition for ICE ITD support, an FDA ORA Honor Award nomination, and a DISA commendation. No venture capital or private-equity backing is identified; ownership is employee-held.

Name

Akira Technologies Inc

Legal name

Akira Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://akira-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Akira Technologies Inc is a private, employee-owned U.S. federal government IT services contractor delivering data engineering, cloud, AI/ML, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity professional services across defense, civilian, healthcare, and regulatory agencies via GSA and agency-specific IDIQ contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

IT Operations Management (ITOM) Platforms (HDAEALAC)

Keywords

• Federal IT services
• Cloud migration
• Data engineering
• DevSecOps automation
• AI/ML consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government IT Services: Akira Technologies generates revenue primarily through providing professional IT services to U.S. federal government agencies under various contract vehicles including GSA schedules (GSA-IT 70, GSA 8a STARS II/III), agency-specific IDIQs (CMS SPARC, Army ITES-3S, FAA eFAst, NIH CIO-CS, NASA SEWP V). Revenue is generated through task orders and delivery against fixed labor rate schedules with an award ceiling of $7.4 billion under FAA eFAst alone.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akira Technologies Inc is a U.S. federal government IT services contractor that delivers technology consulting and engineering services to federal agencies. The company's offerings span data engineering, cloud migration and modernization, AI/ML development, DevSecOps automation, cybersecurity, and digital product management. Its self-managed teams build cloud-native data solutions, automated pipelines, and applied AI/ML systems for Department of Defense and civilian agency clients.

Product overview

Akira Technologies Inc is a federal government IT services company offering a portfolio of professional services organized around eight core capabilities: Data Engineering Services (data sourcing, transformation, process modernization, and platform development), Data Management Services (governance, security, architecture, and observability), Cloud & Infrastructure Services (cloud strategy, architecture, migration, and readiness), Analytics & Insights Services (journey maps, analysis, visualization, and diagnostics), AI & Machine Learning Services (forecasting, fraud detection, recommendations, and underwriting), Agile DevSecOps Services (CI/CD, API management, containerization, and automation), Digital Product Management Services (strategy, prototyping, design, and portfolio management), and Cyber Security Services. The company delivers these services through multiple government contract vehicles including CMS SPARC, Army ITES-3S, FAA eFAst, NIH CIO-CS, GSA-IT 70, GSA 8a STARS II, GSA 8a STARS III, and NASA SEWP V. Case studies demonstrate specific implementations such as migrating SAS processes to Databricks for CMS, cloud adoption analysis for FERC, enterprise architecture modernization for FERC/OIT, and ServiceNow ITSM implementation for DOE's Energy Information Administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cloud Migration and Modernization Professional services that help U.S. federal agencies migrate legacy systems to commercial and government cloud environments and modernize infrastructure. Delivered to federal agency clients including the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.
• Data Engineering Design and build of cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics solutions for federal agency clients.
• AI/ML Development Applied artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering services for federal mission use cases, including model development and deployment.
• DevSecOps Automation Implementation of automated DevSecOps pipelines integrating development, security, and operations for federal software delivery programs.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity engineering and operations support for federal information systems, aligned with federal compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Digital Product Management Digital product management services supporting federal agencies in modernizing user-facing applications and citizen/operator experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Migrated critical data processes from SAS to Databricks for CMS Division of Information Systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is listed as a partner in the Akira Technologies partner ecosystem. Akira leverages AWS cloud services for building and delivering cloud solutions including hosting, migration, and infrastructure services.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure is listed as a partner providing cloud infrastructure capabilities. Akira utilizes Azure for cloud solutions whether cloud-hosted, on-premise, or hybrid designs.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabricks is listed as a partner for data analytics and machine learning workloads. Akira has demonstrated expertise in migrating critical data processes from SAS to Databricks for federal clients.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationSnowflake is listed as a partner for data warehouse and analytics capabilities. Akira leverages Snowflake for enterprise data solutions in government environments.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• REI Systems: Mid-sized federal IT services and digital modernization firm serving civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies with data, cloud, and application development services — highly comparable size, customer base, and capability profile to Akira.
• Sevatec: Federal IT and cybersecurity services provider supporting DHS, DoD, and civilian agencies with data engineering, cloud, and cyber capabilities — directly comparable scale and capability scope.
• Agile Defense: Federal IT modernization and digital transformation firm focused on DoD and civilian agencies with cloud, data, and DevSecOps capabilities — closely comparable to Akira in capability mix and target customer base.
• IntelliBridge: Federal IT services firm specializing in data analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation for intelligence, defense, and civilian agencies — directly comparable to Akira in capability stack and federal customer portfolio.
• Avantus Federal (now part of Bluestone Strategy Capital): Federal IT services contractor providing data, cloud, AI/ML, and digital transformation to defense and civilian agencies — comparable capability portfolio and customer mix to Akira.

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: Mid-to-large federal consulting and digital services firm with deep data, analytics, and modernization practice serving HHS, DOE, FEMA, and other civilian agencies — broader portfolio but directly overlapping capability mix.
• Leidos: Major federal IT services and solutions prime with significant defense, civilian, and health IT exposure — comparable capability stack (data, cloud, cyber) at much larger scale.
• CGI Federal: Federal IT and business consulting arm of CGI, serving civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies with systems integration, data, and digital modernization — comparable services portfolio across federal clients.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest federal IT and consulting firm serving defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies with deep data, AI/ML, cloud, and cybersecurity practices — sets the competitive bar for federal modernization primes.
• ManTech International (Leidos): Federal IT and mission solutions provider (now part of Leidos) focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies — overlapping capability and customer overlap with Akira.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AkiraTechnologies
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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