Full-Time

Personnel Security Technician 2

Posted on 9/25/2025

Deadline 9/24/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$30.13 - $30.63/hr

+ Health & Welfare

Burlington, VT, USA

Hybrid

Category
Facilities Operations (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum three (3) years of relevant work experience
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to set and manage deadlines, strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to work independently, think logically and work effectively within group settings
  • Ability to receive general guidance and instructions from a supervisor or via established standard operating procedures, and act upon them with minimal supervision
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Excel, Access and Word and experience with database software applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent typing skills and telephone and email etiquette
  • Strong customer service skills
  • U.S Citizenship is required in accordance with the security requirements of the above referenced federal government contract
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Previous experience as a Personnel Security Technician I
Responsibilities
  • Assist with creating, maintaining, scanning, filing, retrieving, tracking and destruction of electronic and physical personnel security records and case files.
  • Review various personnel security forms and documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
  • Perform data entry in various personnel security databases.
  • Prepare various periodic ad-hoc reports.
  • Monitor central mailboxes within Outlook, responding to inquiries and status requests.
  • Assist with pulling, filing, and updating fingerprint cards throughout the facility and inventory file storage areas that house fingerprint cards.
  • Assist with coordination of facility-related services, to include IT support for equipment and connectivity issues, conference room use and scheduling, and monitoring office supplies and replenishing stock as requested.
  • Assist with property control and equipment inventory.
  • Receive and route incoming telephone calls, mail and facsimile receipts.
  • Assist with documentation of meeting minutes and general office information.
  • Assist with escorting uncleared vendors and visitors to the facility.
  • Assist with case file quality assurance reviews. Identify accuracy of data and inconsistencies of data; correct minor data related infractions found in electronic systems; update existing tracking mechanisms such as MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Access databases and assist with recommending changes for developing new tracking mechanisms as needed to report findings.
  • Create electronic case files and assign electronic and physical case files for security processing in accordance with business. processes and pre-determined workload thresholds established by federal supervisors.
  • Perform name checks and collect data from various government systems.
  • Facilitate case file review for federal investigators by locating and providing access to electronic personnel security case files.
  • Prepare draft electronic and/or hard copy paperwork contained in personnel security case files for release in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) related requests or as directed and approved by Federal Supervisors.
  • Monitor and facilitate requests for support via established electronic mailboxes to include facility issues; conference room use; office supply requests; information technology assistance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Personnel Security Technician I — if applicable or similar roles with related duties

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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