Project Manager - Security Operations
About the job
- Management, supervisory, and operational experience in law enforcement and/or the security field.
- Working knowledge of physical security operations, including security administration, access control, security systems, and contemporary best business practices.
- Experience delivering or managing security training programs.
- Strong proficiency in computer systems and operational applications.
- Must pass a CDC background investigation.
- Must obtain CDC suitability approval.
- Manage the security guard contract and overall guard force operations.
- Ensure staffing requirements are met at all levels.
- Verify all new guard personnel meet certifications and licensing requirements before assignment.
- Ensure certifications and licensing remain current for all security staff.
- Maintain working knowledge of all procedures, policies, regulations, and best business practices relevant to contract execution.
- Oversee training management, including planning and delivering ongoing refresher training throughout each calendar year.
- Ensure vehicles, equipment, gear, and appropriate clothing are serviceable and available for personnel.
- Develop and execute quarterly security exercises at all CDC leased and owned facilities, assessing guard force response, knowledge, and competency.
- Conduct and document After-Action Reviews (AARs), including lessons learned and corrective actions, and submit AARs to the CDC COR.
- Provide effective supervision for all security personnel assigned to CDC facilities.
- Conduct weekly on-site visits to each post across various shifts.
- Ensure high-quality training is delivered and maintained for all security personnel.
- Ensure only suitable and qualified security personnel are assigned to the contract.
- Establish, update, and maintain security officer post orders and procedures in coordination with the CDC COR or designated representative.
- Serve as the liaison between the Contractor and CDC COR on day-to-day operational matters.
- Ensure the Project Manager or CDC-approved designee is available at all times to respond to emergency situations.
- Prior federal security badge or suitability is preferred.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
- Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
- Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.
What critics are saying
- Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
- Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
- Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.
What makes Akima unique
- NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
- Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
- Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match