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Security Program Specialist

Akima

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Dept of Homeland Security
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Irving, TX (On-Site/Office)

The Security Program Analyst supports the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Office of Security and Integrity (OSI), Threat Management Division (TMD) to deliver security services to domestic and international USCIS customers in the Central Region. TMD supports OSI coordination and acts as liaison to USCIS field entities. TMD is responsible for the full range of security program implementations at USCIS locations; facility security design and management, Identity Control and Access Management, including implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and the issuance of DHS Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards, the Contract Security Guard Program, badges and credentials, and the issuance and handling of Secure Forms and OSI Sensitive Property. The SME provides security program consulting support to assist OSI in fulfilling its responsibilities for strategic enterprise security management and mission critical USCIS security functions.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Provide Operations Security (OPSEC), Active Assailant, and Facility Operational Security Planning expertise, technical assistance, and support to OSI Regional Security Chiefs/Deputies, and Field Security Managers. Assist in quality management and review of variety of Security Plans and Reviews.
  • Access Secret information to assist the Government with development of security countermeasures in response to classified USCIS facilities-related surveys, assessments, and data. Assist with developing security countermeasures for the Government and will have to know the threat or vulnerability which requires countermeasures.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in support of the regional Operations Security (OPSEC) program to include assisting with implementation of regional OPSEC planning, awareness, training, and assessments.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in support of the regional active assailant program to include assisting with implementation of active assailant planning, awareness, training, and assessments.
  • Recommend physical security countermeasures or solutions to technical and programmatic challenges.
  • Prepare in draft form for the Government, technical reports, briefs, and papers that support field security program initiatives.
  • Travel to USCIS locations within the contiguous United States. Travel requirement will be 25% or less of the work schedule annually.
  • Maintain databases, web content, records, or other files as needed.
  • Provide a monthly status report by the 5th day of the month summarizing support of various physical security programs; and reports for every trip made in support of Physical Security Support projects and initiatives.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, or annual reports to support security program objectives.
  • Analyze and identify trends or issues within all types of Security Reviews to include secure forms reviews, sensitive property reviews, National Security Information reviews, application support center reviews, or any other security reviews in support of the supported security office.
  • Provide support to development of variety of security plans to include Facility Security Plans, Mail Security Plans, Control Objectives for Security Infrastructure, Active Assailant (shooter), and OPSEC plans. Review plans for quality assurance and adherence to applicable federal and USCIS standards.

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Associate degree or higher.
  • Two (2) years' experience providing security program support.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in security protocols and disciplines.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including familiarity with MS SharePoint.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal and credit history background check.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability determination/security clearance.

Job ID

2025-20627
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions 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 RiverTech, 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, RiverTech 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, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech 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.
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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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