Risk Management Analyst Arlington, VA Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) seeks a highly skilled Risk Management Analyst with expertise in infrastructure security and UAS risk management to analyze management problems and information requirements. The role focuses on identifying risk areas and developing mitigation strategies for current and emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Hybrid/Remote with periodic travel to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Master of Arts or Master of Science degree.
• 10+ years of risk management experience identifying risk areas.
• Expert knowledge of UAS/UAS cybersecurity and related technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing and graphics support and help develop guidance for FSLTT partners to manage UAS risk.
• Develop and recommend risk and mitigation measures for detection-only and C-UAS tech, cyber-secure UAS fleets, and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Secret clearance

Risk management

UAS technologies

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Science

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk Management Analyst familiar with infrastructure security and UAS risk management to conduct logical analysis of management problems and management information requirements.

Identifying risk areas and conducting risk management and develop mitigation strategies related to current and emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to UAS, and best practices to enhance security and resilience.

Responsibilities

• The Risk Management Analyst provides technical writing and graphics support and assist in developing guidance to enhance federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (FSLTT) partners and critical infrastructure capacity to manage UAS risk.

• Develop and recommend risk and mitigation measures regarding detection-only and C-UAS technology, maintaining cyber-secure UAS fleets, FAA flight restrictions, employment of non-technical C-UAS methods, identification of suspicious and pre-operational UAS activity, implementing render safe and chain of custody guidance, reporting UAS incidents, understanding and applying legal and regulatory UAS information, and mitigating UAS enabled cyber-attacks on connected systems.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for consideration.

• Master of Arts or Masters of Science.

• 10+ years of experience identifying risk areas and conducting risk management strategies.

• Expert on current and emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to UAS.

• Excellent communication, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid/Remote with periodic travel to customer sites as required.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed"

Job ID

2026-26252

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

115,000 to 150,000

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

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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

, ASE 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

, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).