Science and Technology (S&T) Protection Specialist

Akima

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/04/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

ADM is looking for a Science and Technology (S&T) Protection Specialist to work in Fort Belvoir, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of basic security principles, concepts, policy, procedures and methodology, in addition to the necessary skills required to apply this knowledge and provide security advice, and assistance on a wide range of security issues.

Ensure the safeguard of information to prevent adversaries and potential adversaries ability to plan, prepare, and conduct military and other operations against the United States.

Maintain process to identify and mitigate indicators of U.S. intentions, capabilities, operations, and activities.

Experience supporting and implementing OPSEC programs.

Perform basic tasks in coordinating and processing Critical Program and Technology requirements and initiatives.

Work collaboratively with existing internal and external agency analysts (i.e. All Source, and CI) in researching, monitoring and analyzing pertinent data. Provide preliminary security recommendations based on the identification of threat data.

Consult with Agency Program/Project Managers to develop and implement RTP protection policies, procedures and guidelines to protect classified or sensitive technological elements and mitigate program vulnerabilities.

Provide Security support to RDT&E efforts facilitated by DTRA. Support for this directorate will be funded with RD funds.

Write Weekly Activity Reports for leadership as required.

Requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Associate degree or five (5) years of experience supporting an OPSEC program.

OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees, and Contractors Course

GS130.16

(or equivalent).

Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Job ID

2026-23969

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

120K to 130K

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 Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 ADM, 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, ADM 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, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM 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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