How to Obtain a Facility Clearance: What DCSA Is Really Looking For

Securing and maintaining a Facility Clearance (FCL) is essential for companies supporting classified government work, yet the process can be daunting for new and experienced contractors alike. In this session, ISI’s security experts break down the key steps—from sponsorship and submission to DCSA approval and long-term compliance.
 
You’ll gain practical insight into documentation and timelines, along with strategies to avoid common pitfalls and streamline your FCL management.

What You'll Learn: 

• Understand the phases of the FCL sponsorship and approval process
• Learn what DCSA looks for during sponsorship and package reviews
• Avoid the most common causes of rejection or delay

Meet Our Speaker

Allison Haley 
Director of Facility Clearances

Allison Haley is the Director of Facility Clearance at ISI, where she leads a team of specialists guiding companies through the Facility Clearance (FCL) Sponsorship Process. With nearly a decade of industrial security experience, she combines strategic insight with hands-on expertise in navigating complex clearance requirements.

Allison began her career at ISI in 2016 and later supported the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s (DCSA) Facility Clearance Branch—now the Verification and Triage Unit—gaining valuable government-side experience. Today, she leverages that perspective to deliver trusted, efficient support to ISI clients pursuing and maintaining clearances.