National security and INDUSTRIAL SECURITY compliance experts

The Midwatch Consulting Group

What Sets The Midwatch Consulting Group Apart?
Midwatch Consulting brings a unique combination of national security, regulatory, and operational experience that enables organizations to successfully navigate complex compliance requirements while participating in U.S. national security programs.

Proven Experience Building National Security Programs
Direct experience designing and implementing national security compliance programs inside leading technology companies supporting defense and intelligence partnerships.

Expertise in NISPOM and Classified Program Compliance
Specialized knowledge of NISPOM requirements, insider threat program governance, CUI compliance, and regulatory frameworks governing classified government work.

Practical Understanding of Regulatory Oversight
Operational insight into the expectations and oversight processes of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), including facility clearance governance and regulatory engagement.

Perspective from Both Government and Industry
Experience across the U.S. national security community and the private sector, providing clients with practical guidance informed by how both regulators and companies approach national security compliance.

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Midwatch Consulting provides specialized advisory services to defense contractors, technology companies, and organizations supporting U.S. government programs. The firm helps organizations navigate complex national security regulatory frameworks governing classified work and sensitive government information, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR 117) and oversight from the intelligence community and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Midwatch Consulting aims to become a trusted advisor to organizations operating within the U.S. national security ecosystem by delivering practical, executive-level guidance on regulatory compliance, security governance, and risk management.

Expertise to Guide Industry Through the National Security Ecosystem

SERVICES OFFERED:

NISPOM Compliance Gap Analysis

Midwatch Consulting conducts NISPOM compliance reviews and delivers a Gap Assessment Report with a practical remediation roadmap, along with an executive briefing on findings and recommended actions

Development of NISPOM Governance Frameworks

Midwatch Consulting develops the core governance documentation required for NISPOM compliance, including FSO and ITPSO appointment letters, Standard Practice Procedures, Security Program Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Classified Contract Security Procedures, Insider Threat Program Plans, training program documentation, incident reporting procedures, visitor access procedures, and system security documentation where classified systems are involved.

Insider Threat Program Analysis and Development

Midwatch Consulting assesses your organization’s current security posture through a NISPOM compliance review, provides a detailed gap assessment and remediation roadmap, and develops a compliant Insider Threat Program Plan and governance structure to help your organization meet these requirements.

FOCI Risk Assessments

Midwatch Consulting supports organizations navigating Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) requirements by conducting written risk assessments, preparing the SF-328, coordinating supporting documentation, reviewing the complete FOCI submission package, and engaging with DCSA throughout the review process.

Facility Clearance (FCL) Readiness

Midwatch Consulting assists organizations with Facility Clearance (FCL) preparation and modifications, including development of required FCL documentation, review of the submission package, and engagement with DCSA throughout the review process.

Change Conditions Packages

Midwatch Consulting supports organizations navigating security clearance changes by preparing and drafting Change Conditions Package (CCP) documentation, reviewing submission materials prior to filing, and engaging with DCSA throughout the review process

Self-Inspection - Risk and Gap Assessments

Midwatch Consulting conducts self-assessments of Industrial Security Programs, prepares compliance documentation for security inspections, engages with the designated CSO or DCSA throughout the inspection process, and assists organizations in responding to CSO and DCSA inquiries.

Executive Risk Briefings

Midwatch Consulting advises executive leadership on the national security implications of corporate strategy, emerging regulatory developments, and evolving government expectations. We translate complex regulatory and policy changes into practical guidance, helping organizations anticipate risk, strengthen governance structures, and confidently engage in sensitive government programs.