Deputy Program Manager w/active Top Secret clearance

LMI Consulting, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead the planning, construction, and delivery of a new office facility with SCIF space in Raleigh, NC. Active TS/SCI clearance is required to coordinate with government leadership and contractors.

You will oversee the design through accreditation, manage budgets and schedules, and work with architects, GCs, and security officials to ensure compliance and timely occupancy.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience supporting construction, facility, or program operations in government/defense.
• Experience with ICD 705 and SCIF construction/accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction and build-out of Raleigh facility from design through accreditation.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, and subcontractors on schedules and specs.
• Ensure facility designs meet ICD 705 (SAP-F) and security standards.
• Serve as primary contact with government facility security officials during construction and accreditation.
• Track budgets, schedules, risks, and performance across cost, schedule, and quality.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

7+ years experience

ICD 705/SCIF knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, homeland, healthcare, and intelligence sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

LMI is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to lead the planning, construction, and delivery of a new office facility with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) space in Raleigh, NC. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. As the Deputy Program Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the office building and SCIF space is planned, built, security compliant, and delivered on time, on schedule, and within budget. Leading the Construction Lead, Facility Lead, and FSO, and working alongside architects, general contractors, and government leadership, you'll help build the operational foundation that allows the facility to move efficiently from design through accreditation and occupancy. The position reports to the Senior Program Manager and is based in Raleigh, NC, with quarterly travel required to coordinate with company and government leadership.

Primary duties include:

• Manage the construction and build-out of office and SCIF space at the Raleigh, NC facility, from design through accreditation.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and other key stakeholders on construction schedules and specifications.
• Ensure facility designs and construction meet ICD 705 (SAP-F) and other applicable physical security standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with government facility security officials during construction and accreditation.
• Track budgets, schedules, and risks, and monitor project performance across cost, schedule, and quality for the Raleigh, NC facility construction project.

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience supporting construction, facility, or program/project operations within complex government or defense programs, including direct supervision of technical or facility staff.
• Experience supporting commercial or government construction projects, including office build-outs or secure facility construction.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense construction or facility programs, and familiarity with ICD 705 and SCIF construction/accreditation standards.

Target salary range: $130,000 - $210,000

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh

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