FSO / Security Lead w/active Top Secret clearance

LMI • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ 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 Special Access Program (SAP) facilities, systems, or environments.
• TS/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility is required for this position.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• FSO Program Management certification.
• Experience supporting greenfield SCIF construction, facility buildout, and initial accreditation at multiple locations.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) security authorization processes per NIST SP 800-37/800-53.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior