TS/SCI FSO & Security Lead - SCIF Buildout Expert

LMI; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI in the Washington, DC area seeks a driven FSO/Security Lead to own all aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security for a TS/SCI enterprise IT program across multiple facilities, including SCIF buildout and accreditation. You will ensure NISPOM compliance and coordination with government security authorities.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or personnel security, experience with ICD 705 SCIF standards, and DD Form 254 guidance. Travel 25–50% is expected.

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.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Hands-on experience with ICD 705 SCIF facility design standards, facility accreditation, and coordination with cognizant security authorities.
• Demonstrated experience managing DD Form 254 compliance and classification guidance across DoD/IC programs.
• Direct experience supporting SAP facilities, systems, or environments.

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

FSO responsibilities

NISPOM knowledge

DoD/IC security

Team leadership

SCIF design standards

DD Form 254

SAP facilities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

LMI in the Washington, DC area seeks a driven FSO/Security Lead to own all aspects of personnel, physical, and industrial security for a TS/SCI enterprise IT program across multiple facilities, including SCIF buildout and accreditation. You will ensure NISPOM compliance and coordination with government security authorities.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or personnel security, experience with ICD 705 SCIF standards, and DD Form 254 guidance. Travel 25–50% is expected.