Akima

Shift Lead

Akima$96K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years of experience in investigations, including social media exploitation and OSINT.
  • Advanced understanding of immigration and criminal justice laws and policies.
  • Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop teams effectively.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and guide contractor personnel during shifts.
  • Manage workload for timely task completion.
  • Act as liaison between contractors and site leadership.
  • Ensure quality assurance and compliance with government standards.
  • Monitor adherence to government policies and guidelines.
  • Assign and prioritize casework based on mission needs.
  • Assess workload levels and communicate concerns to leadership.
  • Compile statistical data and reports as needed.
  • Train and mentor analysts to enhance skillsets.
  • Provide expert training and coaching for casework.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage included in benefits program.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Additional voluntary benefits offered.
Full Job Description
The Shift Lead supports site operations by providing day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel during assigned shifts in support of government objectives. This role serves as a liaison between contractor personnel and site leadership, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with contractual requirements, policies, and performance standards.

The Shift Lead provides guidance, direction, and quality oversight to contractor personnel to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of work meet or exceed government expectations. This position also plays a key role in workload coordination, case prioritization, and the training and professional development of analysts supporting the mission.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day oversight and direction to contractor personnel during assigned shifts.
  • Manage and coordinate workload to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
  • Serve as a liaison between contractor personnel and site leadership, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance to ensure all work products meet or exceed government standards.
  • Ensure contractor personnel adhere to all government policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Assign and prioritize casework based on mission requirements and established priorities.
  • Monitor workload levels and elevate concerns to site leadership, including the need for additional support or redistribution of work.
  • Compile and provide statistical data and reports as required.
  • Train, mentor, and develop analysts, enhancing team capabilities in research techniques, analytical methodologies, and mission-specific processes.
  • Share subject matter expertise, providing both formal training sessions and informal coaching during casework.
  • Perform administrative functions as required, ensuring such duties do not exceed 10% of the workday without appropriate approval.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting investigations, including social media exploitation, open-source intelligence (OSINT), research, targeting, and analysis.
  • Advanced knowledge of immigration and criminal justice laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop personnel, including training, mentoring, and managing workload with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with government stakeholders.

Job ID

2026-23056
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

96,000-110,00
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.

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