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

LMI•Tysons, VA

5d•$40,000 - $80,000

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. This early- to mid-career role supports daily personnel security, access management, clearance verification, and facility compliance, helping candidates and employees move efficiently through internal screening before customer review. The position contributes to security readiness across multiple sites with varied classification and SAP requirements. The Security Analyst works with recruiters, hiring managers, onboarding teams, subcontractor partners, and government security representatives to ensure consistent, accurate workflows and early identification of issues. The role supports personnel, physical, and industrial security operations, clearance workflows, classified facility operations, audits, visits, and classified meetings.

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 partner with recruiters, hiring managers, subcontractor teammates, and government stakeholders.
Current active TS/SCI clearance required; applicants must meet government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

SAP eligibility.

Responsibilities

Validate candidate clearance levels and eligibility during LMI’s internal pre-screening workflow before candidates are submitted 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 line with program requirements and customer standards.
Work with recruiters to review incoming 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 screening steps are completed rapidly and thoroughly, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies, risks, or incomplete information.
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 customer guidance.
Support security reviews, audits, self-inspections, and documentation updates across multiple locations.
Provide ongoing support during facility visits, classified meetings, and high-volume hiring periods.
Monitor clearance processing timelines, candidate status changes, and workflow bottlenecks; identify and escalate emerging staffing or clearance challenges.
Communicate security-related risks, delays, market constraints, and clearance hurdles that may affect hiring timelines.
Support the Recruiting Manager with market-driven insights to help refine expectations, role requirements, and staffing approaches.
Contribute to cross-functional standups and alignment sessions to provide real-time visibility into security operations.