Policy Subject Matter Expert with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including PTO

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima company, seeks a highly qualified Policy SME to join our team supporting federal investigations and operations policy. This on-site role shapes and delivers specialized instruction to law enforcement professionals, ensuring preparedness for complex national security challenges.

This is a pipeline position. Responsibilities include updating the investigations and operations guide, developing and updating policies, and advising on IPO workflows covering undercover, extraterritorial,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 20+ years in DOJ/USIC management and legislative oversight.
• 10+ years FBI investigations (criminal & national security).
• 5+ years cross-agency information sharing.
• 5+ years policy input in working groups.
• 3 years updating investigations & operations guides & FBI policies.
• Knowledge of AGG guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the investigations and operations guide (DIOG) aligning with current standards and legal guidance.
• Advise on developing/updating operational and administrative policies.
• Recommend substantive and administrative updates to the DIOG for accuracy and mission focus.
• Provide expert advice on IPO policies including undercover and extraterritorial operations, online investigations, sensitive techniques, and counterintelligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communications

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree

Job description

Suvi is seeking a highly qualified Policy SME to join our team in supporting federal investigations and operations policy. This role is critical in shaping and delivering specialized instruction to law enforcement professionals, ensuring they are well-prepared to address complex national security challenges. This is a pipeline position.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain the investigations and operations guide, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with current operational standards and legal guidance.

• Advise and assist in developing and/or updating operational and administrative policies.
• Recommend substantive and administrative updates to the DIOG, ensuring changes are accurate, actionable, and mission focused.
• Provide expert advice on proposed operational and administrative policies in the IPO workflow - covering topics including, but not limited to:
• Undercover operations.
• Extraterritorial operations.
• Online investigations.
• Sensitive investigative techniques.
• Counterintelligence.

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 20 years of experience in DOJ and USIC management and legislative oversight.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with FBI investigations (criminal and national security).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information sharing between USIC agencies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience participating in working groups and providing input on policy-related matters.
• Knowledge and 3 years of experience assisting in updating the investigations and operations guide, guide-related policies, and internal FBI policies.
• Knowledge of the Attorney General Guidelines (AGG).
• Ability to work independently, providing detailed analysis and recommendations to FBI personnel at the senior executive level.
• Strong analytical, writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with the intelligence policies and procedures within the FBI, DOJ and ODNI.

Desired Qualifications

• Law degree.

Job Details

Job ID 2026-22351

Work Type: On-Site

Pay Range: $150,000 - $185,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services 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 Suvi, 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, Suvi 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, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers' missions safely, securely, and efficiently. As a Suvi 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.