Risk Management Analyst with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a highly experienced Risk Management Analyst with an active Secret clearance to lead risk assessment and mitigation for UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, and cybersecurity across critical infrastructure.

The role requires deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, strong writing and stakeholder engagement, and the ability to craft guidance for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners.

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.

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.

Skills

Secret clearance

UAS risk management

UAS technology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

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.

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.

Pay Range 115,000 to 150,000

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.