Security Analyst (Entry-Mid Level) – w/active Top Secret clearance

LMI•Tysons, VA

About The Position

LMI is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Security Analyst to support the Lead Facility Security Officer across a large, multi-site, clearance-intensive federal program. The role supports daily personnel security, access management, clearance verification, and facility compliance, helping candidates and employees move through internal screening efficiently and maintaining security readiness across locations with varied classification and SAP requirements. The Security Analyst works with recruiters, hiring managers, onboarding teams, subcontractor partners, and government security representatives to ensure accurate, consistent processes and early identification of issues. The position supports personnel, physical, and industrial security operations, including candidate clearance screening, security documentation, onboarding access, and facility compliance. It also helps monitor clearance timelines and workflow bottlenecks, escalating risks or delays to the Lead FSO and Recruiting Manager. The role is based in Tysons, Virginia. Applicants must have a current active TS/SCI clearance; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in personnel security, industrial security, or classified program support.
Familiarity with TS/SCI clearance processes, adjudication workflows, reinvestigation requirements, and SAP eligibility fundamentals.
Experience with JPAS/DISS, e-QIP, visit authorization requests, access rosters, and clearance documentation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to work in fast-moving environments with high-volume candidate flow and evolving security requirements.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, subcontractor teammates, and government stakeholders.
Current active TS/SCI clearance required; applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

SAP eligibility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Validate candidate clearance levels and eligibility during LMI's internal pre-screening workflow before submission to the customer.
Conduct initial clearance checks, reinvestigation status reviews, crossover feasibility assessments, and SAP eligibility evaluations.
Manage and track security documentation, including e-QIP initiation, SF-86 updates, visit requests, and access rosters.
Support continuous monitoring of personnel security status, periodic reinvestigations, and onboarding compliance.
Prepare candidate security packages in accordance with program requirements and customer standards.
Work with recruiters to review candidate profiles for clearance accuracy and suitability.
Use automated tracking tools to log, validate, and process candidate submissions in the internal security review workflow.
Ensure candidate screening is completed promptly and thoroughly, and flag discrepancies, risks, or incomplete information for resolution.
Assist the Lead FSO with daily administration of personnel security and classified facility operations.
Coordinate onboarding access requirements, badging requests, clearance verification, and site-specific access protocols with internal and government points of contact.
Help maintain compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD/IC security requirements, and program-specific customer guidance.
Support security reviews, audits, self-inspections, and documentation updates across program locations.
Provide support during facility visits, classified meetings, and high-volume hiring periods.
Monitor clearance processing timelines, candidate status changes, and workflow bottlenecks; identify challenges and escalate them to the Lead FSO and Recruiting Manager.
Communicate security-related risks, delays, market constraints, and clearance hurdles that may affect hiring timelines.
Support the Recruiting Manager with market-driven insights for leadership to help refine expectations, role requirements, and staffing approaches.
Participate in cross-functional standups and alignment sessions to provide real-time visibility into security operations.