TS/SCI FSO & Security Lead — SCIF Buildout

LMI Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Consulting, LLC seeks a driven FSO / Security Lead to own personnel, physical, and industrial security for a TS/SCI enterprise IT program across dispersed government facilities, including SCIF construction and accreditation. The role requires clearance expertise and DoD/IC compliance.

Based in the Washington, DC area with travel, you will manage security processes, coordinate with government authorities, and lead a multi-site security team to protect sensitive information and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial or personnel security experience, including FSO responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of NISPOM and DoD/IC security requirements.
• FSO Program Management certification (Nice to Have).
• Experience supporting greenfield SCIF construction, facility buildout, and initial accreditation at multiple locations.
• Familiarity with RMF security authorization processes per NIST SP .
• Experience managing cleared workforce pipelines and incumbent capture security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the program, ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Manage personnel security processes, including clearance processing, briefings, and debriefings.
• Oversee physical security requirements across multiple facility locations.
• Support ICD 705 (SAP-F)-compliant SCIF facility design, accreditation roadmap development, and buildout coordination across greenfield and existing program facilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government security representatives and oversight agencies.
• Manage Government-issued DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance; coordinate SCI/SAP access sponsorship and processing with cognizant security and accrediting authorities.Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs for program staff.
• Drive the cleared workforce recruiting pipeline and conduct incumbent capture security assessments at existing program sites to accelerate transition to production.

Skills

NISPOM knowledge

DoD/IC security

SAP facilities

DD254 compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

LMI Consulting, LLC seeks a driven FSO / Security Lead to own personnel, physical, and industrial security for a TS/SCI enterprise IT program across dispersed government facilities, including SCIF construction and accreditation. The role requires clearance expertise and DoD/IC compliance.

Based in the Washington, DC area with travel, you will manage security processes, coordinate with government authorities, and lead a multi-site security team to protect sensitive information and facilities.