Deputy Program Manager w/active Top Secret clearance

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

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead the planning, construction, and delivery of a new Raleigh, NC office facility with SCIF space. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and PMP certification.

You will oversee design through accreditation, coordinating with architects, contractors, and government security officials. Based in Raleigh with quarterly travel, the position reports to the Senior Program Manager and demands strong budget, schedule, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

PMP certification

Construction management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayedrepresentsthe typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries aredeterminedbyvarious factorsincluding, 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