Risk Management Analyst

Akima, LLC•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Akima Systems Engineering is seeking a Risk Management Analyst with expertise in infrastructure security and UAS risk management. The role conducts logical analysis of management problems and information requirements, identifies risk areas, and develops mitigation strategies for current and emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to UAS. The position also supports best practices to enhance security and resilience. The analyst provides technical writing and graphics support and helps develop guidance to strengthen the capacity of federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (FSLTT) partners and critical infrastructure organizations to manage UAS risk. The role is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed. Periodic travel to customer sites may be required.

Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for consideration.
  • Master of Arts or Master of Science degree.
  • 10 or more years of experience identifying risk areas and conducting risk management strategies.
  • Expertise in current and emerging UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to UAS.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct logical analysis of management problems and management information requirements.
  • Identify risk areas and conduct risk management activities related to UAS and C-UAS technologies, sensors, payloads, UAS cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and recommend risk and mitigation measures.
  • Provide technical writing and graphics support.
  • Assist in developing guidance to enhance FSLTT partners' and critical infrastructure's capacity to manage UAS risk.
  • Develop and recommend measures concerning detection-only and C-UAS technology, cyber-secure UAS fleets, FAA flight restrictions, non-technical C-UAS methods, suspicious and pre-operational UAS activity, render-safe and chain-of-custody guidance, UAS incident reporting, legal and regulatory UAS information, and mitigation of UAS-enabled cyberattacks on connected systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) and other voluntary benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
  • Growth opportunities and retirement options.
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