--- title: 'Response Worker at Akicita Federal, LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/response-worker-akicita-federal-llc-red-lake-xy99w3xeeyr6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Response Worker at Akicita Federal, LLC - **Company:** Akicita Federal, LLC - **Location:** Red Lake, MN - **Compensation:** $80k - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber/46cc61b3-53eb-44cc-9fd0-5e8ea6a4a283 ## Job description Akicita Federal is hiring Response Workers to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect on behalf of the BIA Red Lake Agency in Red Lake, MN. This is field-based work serving Indian children and families throughout the Red Lake Reservation, including office, satellite office, and on-call investigative coverage. - Investigate child abuse and neglect reports, conducting structured interviews with alleged child victims, other children in the home, non-offending caregivers, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts - Complete safety risk assessments, protective capacities reviews, and imminent and impending danger determinations; establish immediate safety plans in the field when a child faces imminent danger - Investigate specialized cases involving substance-exposed infants, sexual abuse, serious physical injury, child fatalities and near-fatalities, and allegations in foster homes - Draft investigation summaries with recommended outcomes (substantiated, unsubstantiated, or indicated) for federal approval within 15 days - Lead court work through Emergency Protective Care (EPC) hearings; draft petition facts and affidavit support; testify as a fact witness in Red Lake Nation Tribal Court and, where required, federal court - Conduct joint investigations with Red Lake tribal law enforcement, BIA Office of Justice Services, and the FBI as applicable - Present cases at the Child Protection Team (CPT) and the U.S. Attorney's Office Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) - Serve in the investigative on-call rotation, receiving after-hours reports and presenting them to the BIA Social Services Program Manager for screening and priority decisions Schedule: Staggered 8-hour shifts (30-minute unpaid lunch) within a Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. coverage window, plus participation in the investigative on-call rotation. On-call weeknight shifts run 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (12 hours); weekend and holiday on-call coverage is 24 hours in two 12-hour shifts. About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are. Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable. ## About Akicita Federal, LLC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned 8(a) certified federal contractor delivering managed staffing, healthcare services, project management, IT/cybersecurity, and business support to agencies like IHS, BIA, and VA. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Lower Brule, South Dakota, United States (with corporate offices in McLean, Virginia) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Mike Shvenderman (CEO) and Andrew Young (COO & CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary Industries**: Federal Contracting, Healthcare Services, Project Management & Engineering, IT & Cybersecurity, Business Support Services - **Target Customers**: U.S. federal agencies — Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Export-Import Bank, and other government entities - **Mission / Purpose**: “Dedicated to protecting our nation through innovative solutions and comprehensive security strategies,” with a focus on national security, homeland security, and supporting hard-to-fill positions in remote and frontier locations. ## Products & Services - **Healthcare Services**: Medical staffing and operations across 22 active facilities in 8 states — including dental, clinical care, behavioral health, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging. Focus on hard-to-fill clinical roles in remote locations (some accessible only by helicopter). - **Project Management & Engineering**: Large-scale infrastructure project management for federal facilities (BIA Division of Facilities Management) — civil, electrical, and architectural engineering. 10 FTE team managing 70+ active projects. - **IT & Cybersecurity**: Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis, firewall engineering, and cybersecurity operations for mission-critical government systems (e.g., Export-Import Bank). - **Business Support Services**: Administrative support, translation/interpretation, acquisition support, technical writing, and financial analysis for federal agencies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: Total active federal contracts: 38; Portfolio value: $1.1B+; Notable individual contracts: $200M (Business Support Services) and $95M (Program Management Industrial Engineering Support) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding rounds disclosed). Partners include IHS, BIA, VA, and other federal agencies. Certified SBA Tribal-Owned 8(a) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 266.7% year-over-year (from ~2 to 9 employees as of latest data); monthly growth of 10%. Rapid contract wins since founding in 2022. Received 8(a) certification in 2024. ## Competitive Advantages - **Native American-owned 8(a) certification** — provides preferential contracting opportunities with federal agencies. - **Focus on hard-to-fill positions in remote/frontier locations** — fills roles in areas where other contractors cannot operate (e.g., facilities accessible only by helicopter). - **Managed services model** — goes beyond placement, offering ongoing quality oversight, credential management, and operational continuity. - **Multi-domain expertise** — covers healthcare, engineering, cybersecurity, and business support under one roof, enabling cross-functional federal solutions. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand federal contract portfolio** across healthcare, infrastructure, and cybersecurity domains. - **Leverage 8(a) status** to win larger, multi-year contracts. - **Scale the managed staffing model** to serve more remote IHS and BIA facilities. - **Build out cybersecurity SOC capabilities** for additional government clients. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to national security, homeland security, and healthcare for Native American communities. - **Rapid growth environment**: Joining a young, fast-growing company (founded 2022, 266% headcount growth) offers significant career advancement opportunities. - **Remote & frontier locations**: Many roles are in rural or remote areas (AZ, NM, SD, MN, NE, ND, CO, VA) — ideal for those seeking meaningful work outside major metros. - **Culture**: Small, agile team with a focus on operational excellence and federal compliance. Leadership brings 15+ years of national security and cyber intelligence experience. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but as a federal contractor, benefits typically include competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement plans. Roles may offer relocation support for remote postings. ## Sources 1. [Akicita Federal Website](https://akicitafederal.com/) 2. [Akicita Federal LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/akicitacyber) 3. [Akicita Federal Capability Statement (PDF)](https://www.akicitafederal.com/documents/Akicita-Federal-Capability-Statement.pdf) 4. [Akicita Federal Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber) 5. 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