Tribal Program Specialist

Title: Tribal Program Specialist

Location: RemoteNationwide

Travel: up to 20%

Security Clearance: Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI)

Schedule: This is a fulltime position that typically works business hours Monday through Friday. Hours may vary depending on needs and may at times include travel, evenings, or weekends to meet specific project requirements or time zones.

Salary Range: $55,00065,000

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About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, openminded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

The Regional Program Specialist (RPS) serves as a frontline representative of the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), providing case support, outreach, and training to criminal justice and medicolegal professionals across a defined U.S. region. RPSs are responsible for facilitating data entry, verifying case accuracy, assisting with forensic coordination, and supporting stakeholders in the resolution of missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and training to local, state, federal, and tribal stakeholders, including law enforcement, medical examiners, coroners, and other allied professionals.
• Support case entry and verification in the NamUs system for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases across jurisdictions, including tribal lands.
• Conduct outreach to build partnerships with criminal justice stakeholders, including tribal law enforcement agencies, to increase participation in the NamUs program.
• Facilitate and coordinate forensic and analytical services (e.g., fingerprint, dental, anthropology, DNA) for stakeholders, including tribal communities, to aid in identification and resolution of cases.
• Promote awareness of NamUs tools and services in tribal jurisdictions and collaborate with tribal authorities to improve the completeness and accuracy of case data.
• Support participation in events such as Missing Persons Day and tribal community engagement activities.
• Assist families, including those in tribal communities, in submitting biometric data and accessing support services.
• Compile data and participate in reporting related to outreach and casework, including metrics specific to tribal outreach and engagement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, anthropology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in criminal justice, forensic, or case management setting.
  • Experience working with missing or unidentified person investigations is preferred.
  • Familiarity with local and national forensic services and data systems (e.g., CODIS, NGI).
  • Ability to travel within assigned region for outreach, training, and stakeholder support.
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities, including crosscultural communication and collaboration with tribal communities.
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy in case documentation.
  • Proficiency in data entry systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload across multiple jurisdictions, including tribal jurisdictions.
  • Comfort with public speaking, training delivery, and professional outreach in both urban and rural areas, including tribal nations.

  • Clearance:

    • Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) required
    • Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

    • Security RequirementsBackground Investigation Requirements:

      • Must be a U.S Citizen
      • Residency requirement 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.
      • Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.

      • Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions:

        • Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will: The employee has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed.
        • WalkingMobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings.
        • ClimbingStoopingKneeling: 0% 10% of the time.
        • LiftingPullingPushing: 0% 10% of the time.
        • FingeringGraspingFeeling: Must be able to write type (55 wpm), enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard 100% of the time.
        • Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

        • This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

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          KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

          KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

          If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any preemployment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@kacecompany.com.