Team Lead - Risk Management SME

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, seeks several Subject Matter Experts in Security Planning, UAS risk management, and active shooter preparedness to lead and mentor teams across critical infrastructure sectors. Responsibilities include developing security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and training materials while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness.

The role requires a Secret clearance and a Master’s degree, with travel to customer sites as

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for consideration.
• 10+ years of experience identifying risk areas and conducting risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and lead a team to develop and maintain security policies and standards and guidance documents.
• Develop comprehensive risk mitigation solutions applicable across critical infrastructure sectors.
• Identify capability requirements, gaps, priorities, and solutions for security of facilities.
• Develop strategies for analyzing, evaluating, and exploring new initiatives, technologies, and programs that support Security Programs activities.
• Support stakeholder subcommittees and working groups to enhance working relationships and effectiveness.
• Provide analytical and statistical consultation.
• Facilitate communications and trainings with stakeholders on compliance reporting, assistance, and verification.
• Support evaluation and analysis of training material and programs.

Skills

Security planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master of Arts or Master of Science

Job description

We are seeking several highly skilled Subject Matter Experts in the area of Security Planning, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Active Shooter Preparedness to provide comprehensive subject matter expertise and team management for:

• Active Assailant Security Preparedness
• UAS Risk Management
• Facility and Physical Security Risk Management

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise and lead a team to:

• Develop and maintain security policies and standards and guidance documents.
• Development of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions to address specific threats or broad security practices that are applicable across critical infrastructure sectors.
• Develop and implement processes to identify capability requirements, gaps, priorities, and solutions for security of facilities.
• Develop strategies for analyzing, evaluating, and exploring new initiatives, technologies, and program that support Security Programs activities.
• Support stakeholder subcommittees and working groups to enhance working relationships with all members and ensure subcommittee and working group effectiveness.
• Provide analytical and statistical consultation.
• Facilitate communications and trainings with stakeholders on compliance reporting, assistance, and verification.
• Supporting the evaluation and analysis of training material and/or training programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for consideration.
• Master of Arts or Master's of Science.
• 10+ years of experience identifying risk areas and conducting risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, 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

2026-26254

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.