Post Liaison - Security Clearance

Post Liaison - DAYS with Security Clearance

Apply for the Post Liaison - DAYS with Security Clearance role at Akima Infrastructure Services.

As our Post Liaison, you are responsible for facilitating communication and cooperation between people and organizations such as the National Visa Center, U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, and the U.S. Department of State. You will play an integral part in aiding our overseas posts and managing inquiries from all over the globe. You may also have opportunities to travel overseas to work directly with our posts.

Once you are part of this seven-person unit, our benefits package helps take care of you and your family in many ways, including an excellent Employee Assistance Program. Career development is important to us as it is to you, which is why we love to promote from within.

• No weekends.
• 401(k), health, dental and vision plans, and other insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program available when needed.
• Paid training and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Establish and maintain effective communications and liaison activities with Foreign Service Officers to resolve immigrant visa processing questions before they become issues.
• Provide guidance to Visa Support Service employees on documentary and process requirements when preparing casework for transmission to consulates.
• Track visa appointment scheduling to ensure that foreign consulates receive the volume of casework necessary to fill their interview slots.
• Assist Unit Managers and the Assistant Operations Manager to ensure timely resolution of issues and identify training needs for staff supporting document review processing.
• Actively engage visa processors to ensure that they understand the requirements of individual foreign posts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of systems used in processing visa applicants to assist consulates in responding to a broad array of processing questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the unit's mission.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET-level federal security clearance.
• High school diploma.
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑starter and proven problem solver.
• Demonstrate a professional work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail to analyze and evaluate issues and disseminate information to a wide audience.
• Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
• U.S. citizen.
• Successfully complete a credit and criminal background check.

• Associates degree, or BA/BS degree.
• Knowledge of the National Visa Center programs and processes.
• One (1) year experience in immigrant visa document review processes.

• Perform duties such as standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 20 lbs., bending, reaching, carrying, stooping, kneeling, using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, typing, speaking, and hearing.
• Primary work in office environment; may be required in other environments.

Akima Infrastructure Services is an Alaska Native company dedicated to improving the quality of life for its shareholders and people by maximizing economic growth, protecting the environment, and promoting healthy communities with integrity and honesty.