--- title: 'Social Services - Program Lead at Akicita Federal, LLC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/social-services-program-lead-akicita-federal-llc-red-lake-591xgwvheqr6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Social Services - Program Lead at Akicita Federal, LLC - **Company:** Akicita Federal, LLC - **Location:** Red Lake, MN - **Compensation:** $90k - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/akicita-cyber/cf78fcef-1ea3-44f6-93d5-e9dab5d4b42b ## Job description Akicita Federal is hiring a Contracting Team Lead to oversee all contract child welfare personnel and ensure continuous, high-quality child protection services for the BIA Red Lake Agency in Red Lake, MN, serving Indian children and families on the Red Lake Reservation and at satellite offices. - Supervise all contract personnel, assigning and balancing caseloads by case complexity - Set the staggered shift schedule and manage the on-call rotation to ensure Priority 1 coverage never lapses - Conduct first-level quality review of intakes, assessments, findings, case plans, and court reports, returning deficient work for correction - Provide regular case consultation to Administrative Support / Intake Workers, Response Workers, and Child Welfare Case Workers - Represent the contract workforce with the BIA Social Services Program Manager, OMBI, the CPT, the MDT, the Red Lake Nation Tribal Court, law enforcement, and the Nation's licensing and ICWA programs - Track performance standards and backlog progress; prepare the Monthly Status and Performance Report and corrective action plans - Review FASS-CMS Cloud entries of all contract personnel weekly for timeliness and compliance - Manage company payment cards for emergency placement items, including the sign-out log, receipt collection, and monthly reconciliation Schedule: On site full-time on business days; reachable by phone throughout the staff coverage window and after hours for consultation. Serves in the investigative on-call rotation as needed to cover holidays, leave, or other absences of Response Workers, and responds in person as second responder when needed. What sets candidates apart: - Experience working with tribal communities and knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) 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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