Site Lead

Cencore Associates•Fort Meade, MD

17d•Onsite

About The Position

At CenCore Group, we elevate security solutions beyond the industry standard to our exclusive CenCore standard. As a top-tier provider in the rapidly evolving intelligence community, CenCore Group is at the forefront of designing, building, securing, and maintaining AI ecosystems where big technology meets national security. With a track record of proven performance in the NatSec space, we have become the trusted source for insight, analysis, and the implementation of both physical and digital security solutions. Our company is experiencing massive growth, driven by our strong leadership and exceptional work culture. We are currently seeking a reliable, cleared professional to join our dedicated team. The Site Lead serves as the on-site manager responsible for day-to-day execution of all access control and security operations functions at a designated secure government facility. This role provides direct leadership to access control officers and support personnel, ensures compliance with Intelligence Community directives (including ICD 705), and acts as the primary interface with government security stakeholders. The Site Lead ensures operational readiness, workforce management, and mission continuity in a high-security environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in physical security, access control, or military/law enforcement.
2+ years in a supervisory or site lead role within a secure or classified environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of ICD 705, SCIF access procedures, and secure operations protocols.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
Must meet all physical requirements for the position, including a physical and STEP test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SCA-covered contracts and familiarity with wage determinations.
Prior service in the Intelligence Community, DoD, or federal security contractor environment.
Familiarity with access control systems (e.g., Lenel, AMAG), VMS, and visitor access protocols.
Completion of security or supervisory training (e.g., POST, FEMA IS-100/200/700, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site point of contact (POC) for the government’s Security Office, COR, and Facility Security Officer (FSO).
Deliver regular updates to the Program Manager on site status, staffing, and operational concerns.
Maintain strong communication with security stakeholders during real-time incidents or special access events.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise all access control and security operations at the assigned facility.
Ensure full compliance with post orders, SOPs, and customer security directives.
Conduct daily shift turnovers, personnel inspections, and readiness checks.
Respond to and manage on-site security incidents, access issues, and customer escalations.
Assure compliance with all CenCore SOPs and standards.
Supervise SCA-covered access control officers and administrative support personnel.
Manage duty schedules, shift coverage, and timekeeping compliance.
Mentor and coach personnel to ensure professional conduct, procedural adherence, and performance standards.
Support onboarding and clearance processing for new hires at the site.
Lead performance assurance and continuous improvement efforts.
Enforce all procedures related to prohibited item detection, badge verification, controlled area access, and emergency response.
Ensure all documentation, logs, and incident reports are maintained to inspection-ready standards.
Identify procedural gaps and recommend process improvements or corrective actions.
Conduct routine/daily site and personnel compliance inspections.
Support training delivery for new officers and ensure post certifications are current.
Maintain awareness of updated IC security protocols and relay changes to site personnel.
Participate in audits, inspections, and drills as required.
Manage Access Control, Visitor Services, Operations/Communications Center, and CST.