Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence and Facility Clearance Specialist

The Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) Program regulates the Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administrations (NNSA) determination of the degree to which a company is under foreign ownership, control, or influence. 

The DOE/NNSA must obtain information about FOCI that is sufficient to make the determination whether the award of a contract to a firm or the continued performance of a contract by a firm, may pose undue risk to security.  The FOCI/FCL Specialist provides direct support to the Contract Team FOCI/FC program to ensure operational procedures and day-to-day functions are met and maintain compliance with procedural requirements.  Performs analytical work to include screening, review and evaluation, and analysis of corporate documents including those containing substantial foreign interests, and make recommendations regarding a company’s FOCI.  The FOCI/FCL specialist position needs a foundation of business and financial management principles and knowledge of government contracts.   Coordinates with the FOCI/FCL Technical Lead on daily and weekly workload, and projected FOCI/FCL completion timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and research expertise and experience to the day-to-day operation of the DOE/NNSA FOCI and Facility Clearance Program.
• Using strong business analytical skills, analyzes corporate and international structures, financial reports, and foreign interests to determine whether a DOE/NNSA contractor organization or potential contractor organization is operating under foreign interests which may adversely affect the performance of classified contracts.
• Assures completeness of FOCI documentation identifies and analyzes foreign interests and mitigating information, prepares detailed written analysis of all available information, and makes a written determination or recommendations for further action.
• Analyzes corporate structures and corporate financial reports.
• Provides intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Performs data queries and retrieves data from E-FOCI and FOCI databases to prepare reports using Microsoft Access databases and Excel.
• Completes Safeguards and Security Information Management System (SSIMS) training and enters data in SSIMS database accurately.
• Provides technical expertise for the registration of facility clearances and security activities and ensures that all requirements of the facility clearance have been met; to include FOCI and justifying security activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a business-related field or 2 years equivalent experience.
• Requires a detail-oriented individual who possesses strong knowledge in the overall business process including government contracts in addition to a foundation of financial principles.
• Experience in conducting research and interpreting, analyzing and summarizing a business’s company proprietary information to include business structure, financial reports and state corporate laws.
• Experience analyzing data to be used in writing clear and concise FOCI recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and experience with detail-oriented tasks and proven time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience meeting compliance with federal requirements and performance of contract work and deliverables.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: good verbal and presentation skills at the professional level, communication, effective writing techniques and computer skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be able to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Job ID

2026-26237
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), 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 AGT, 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, AGT 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, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT 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.