Residential SCIF Program Lead

The Residential Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) Program Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, technical coordination, and delivery of residential SCIF construction, renovation, accreditation, and sustainment programs. This position ensures program activities align with applicable Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and government customer requirements.

The Program Lead provides strategic direction to project managers, technical personnel, construction teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and security requirements. This role serves as a primary liaison between organizational leadership, government customers, security authorities, and project teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management

• Lead residential SCIF projects from initial planning and requirements development through design, construction, inspection, accreditation coordination, and final turnover.
• Manage program schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and performance.
• Oversee sustainment activities, including periodic reaccreditation, system maintenance, modifications, and decommissioning of residential SCIFs.

Technical and Security Oversight

• Oversee SCIF design, construction, technical infrastructure, and security compliance in accordance with ICD 705, ICS 705-1/705-2, the IC Tech Spec, approved plans, and government customer standards.
• Coordinate development of required accreditation documentation, including the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC), Construction Security Plan (CSP), and TEMPEST checklists, as applicable.
• Oversee construction security measures, including use of Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs), access controls, and material handling procedures.
• Coordinate installation and testing of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), access control systems, and acoustic protection measures.
• Coordinate Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections as required.

Customer and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for government representatives, security authorities, contractors, engineering teams, and internal leadership.
• Coordinate with the Accrediting Official (AO), Cognizant Security Authority (CSA), and Special Security Officer (SSO) throughout design, construction, and accreditation.
• Communicate program status, resolve escalated issues, and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Manage communication with residential occupants and homeowners to minimize disruption while protecting privacy and program security.

Risk, Quality, and Compliance Management

• Identify and mitigate program risks.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and manage corrective actions.
• Ensure required documentation is maintained for inspections, compliance reviews, and accreditation support.

Team and Resource Leadership

• Direct and mentor project managers, technical staff, and subcontractors.
• Oversee resource allocation, performance expectations, procurement coordination, and execution across multiple projects as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in SCIF construction, secure facility development, government programs, technical infrastructure, or related fields.
• At least five (5) years of experience managing projects, programs, multidisciplinary teams, or complex technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with program planning, budget and schedule management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and customer engagement.
• Working knowledge of ICD 705, ICS 705-1/705-2, the IC Tech Spec, and applicable SCIF construction, security, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience coordinating with government customers, security authorities, construction contractors, and technical stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to residential project sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management credential.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or completion of ICD 705 / IC Tech Spec training.
• Experience managing multiple SCIF construction, renovation, accreditation, or sustainment projects.
• Familiarity with federal contracting, contract performance, and applicable NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) requirements.
• Experience supporting government inspections, security compliance reviews, and accreditation documentation.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of ICD 705, ICS 705-1/705-2, the IC Tech Spec, and SCIF accreditation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion in accordance with security requirements.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph