17 years of DoD and IC security expertise, delivered with boutique precision. We help defense contractors, GovCon entrants, and government mission partners build compliant, inspection-ready security programs — fast.
Proven Track Record
Every Service Built for Compliance and Speed
Facility Clearance Support
Sponsorship strategy, NISPOM-compliant standup, and full documentation support — from eligibility through final clearance grant.
NISPOM Compliance
FSO advisory, DD Form 254 execution, DCSA inspection readiness, and corrective action planning for facility security programs.
Personnel Security
Clearance processing, access management, adjudicative guideline analysis, and insider threat program integration.
SCIF & ICD 705 Support
Full lifecycle SCIF support: planning, construction oversight, and accreditation. Led by CST and SSM credentialed practitioners.
Proposal & Acquisition
Security volume development, DD Form 254 preparation, and RFP security analysis for competitive government proposals.
Program Development
Security programs, policies, and SOPs built from the ground up to pass DCSA inspection and sustain compliance long-term.
Surge Staffing
Cleared FSO, CSSO, SSM, and CST professionals on demand — for stand-ups, inspection periods, and surge requirements.
Why Practitioners Choose Mana Kai
Large firms bill overhead. We deliver expertise. Every engagement is led directly by a senior practitioner with 17 years of real-world DoD and IC security experience — no hand-off to junior staff.
DCSA Superior Ratings
Security programs under our guidance have earned the highest inspection rating DCSA awards — not just passing, but excelling.
PMP-Certified Delivery
Engagements run as structured projects: defined scope, clear milestones, accountable delivery. No ambiguity.
Operational, Not Theoretical
As an active Coast Guard Reserve Officer with Port Security Unit 312, security compliance is applied in live operational environments — not just consulted on.
INDOPACOM Region Presence
Hawaii-based with established credibility in the Indo-Pacific Command area and alignment to regional defense priorities.
Recognized for Integrity
AwardRecipient of the Booz Allen Hamilton Values in Practice Award for integrity and professional conduct on a defense program.
Industrial Security Advisory for Government Mission Requirements
Mana Kai supports government program offices and contracting activities requiring industrial security expertise, SCIF lifecycle support, DD254 guidance, and NISPOM/DCSA compliance advisory.
Support is provided in an advisory capacity. Mana Kai does not imply award of federal contracts or agency endorsement.
From Assessment to Mission-Ready
Discovery
We assess your current security posture, requirements, timeline, and gaps — before a single recommendation is made.
Program Design
We build or remediate your security program to NISPOM and agency standards, with clear scope and milestones.
Execution
We lead implementation: inspections, SCIF builds, clearance actions, proposal security — hands on, not advisory only.
Sustainment
We support ongoing compliance, staffing needs, and program evolution — so readiness doesn't erode after go-live.
Built on Verified Expertise
Certifications
Specialized Training
- Practical SCIF Construction Course (NSTi)
- DNI/NCSC Special Security Officer Course
- DCSA SAP Overview and SPO Training
- Unauthorized Disclosure and CUI Marking
- NIMS ICS Planning Section Chief
- HSEEP Emergency Management
- NCMS Continuing Education
These Are the Problems We Solve
Every engagement starts with a real problem. Here's where clients find us.
Markets & Customers Served
Common Questions
Ready to Build a Program
That Passes?
Schedule a consultation with a senior security practitioner. No junior staff. No overhead markups. Direct expertise from day one.