LMI Consulting, LLC
Senior Acquisition Team Lead
LMI Consulting, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job ID: 2025-13472 | # Openings: 1 | Category: Acquisitions | Benefit Type: Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time
Job Location: US-DC-Washington, DC
Overview LMI seeks a Senior Acquisition Team Lead to support a Customs and Border Protection program. The Senior Acquisition Team Lead will provide leadership and oversight across acquisition support for a large, complex CBP program supporting mission-critical activities. The Team Lead leads a team of contractor acquisition and program management professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery of acquisition products and services, driving innovation and process improvements, and collaborating closely with program managers, contracting officials, and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong customer-service mindset, deep acquisition expertise, and proactive engagement capabilities. The role requires on‑site presence in Washington, DC 1‑2 days per week.
Join our team of collaborative self‑starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of our high‑performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide "eyes and ears" technology to protect our nation.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities Program Focal Point:
Serve as the Government PM's primary POC for individual programs.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor acquisition and program management staff across a program.
Program Execution:
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the program's daily tasks, deliverables, and activities, including planning and execution, logistics, and staffing requirements where applicable.
Elevates risks, issues, and opportunities when appropriate.
Responds to internal and external taskers/questions and inquiries on assigned tasks, projects, and business analysis.
Proactive Mindset:
Proactively resolves risks and issues that impact the team's ability to support USBP's mission and goals.
Quality:
Leads the team to develop program deliverables and work products for quality, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client and LMI and PMOD customer quality standards.
Cross‑Program Collaboration:
Collaborates with adjacent teams.
Team Building and Resource Coordination:
Leads allocated LMI resources to accomplish team priorities, monitors performance, and conducts the LMI program staff, continually guiding staff and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Creates a strong, high‑performing team environment.
Acquisition and Program Management Support & Execution
Provides acquisition and contracting subject matter expertise and advisory support regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance, including:
Contract awards and management
Source selection support
Cost and pricing support
Contract administration support
Oversees the development and review of acquisition presentations and documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, market research, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, evaluation criteria).
Works with US Border Patrol to establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
Innovation & Process Improvement
Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance acquisition execution, documentation quality, and efficiency.
Introduces innovative tools, approaches, and acquisition techniques aligned with DHS mission needs and federal procurement regulations.
Resolves issues, removes roadblocks, and supports continuous improvement across the program.
Qualifications Required:
10+ years of experience in federal acquisition support, including hands‑on experience across the acquisition lifecycle (DoD or DHS).
Proven leadership experience managing teams of 5‑10 people.
Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Expert knowledge of FAR, acquisition frameworks, processes, and governance (DoD or DHS).
Success forming strong working relationships with government program managers and stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer‑engagement skills.
Ability to motivate staff, foster collaboration, and build a high‑performing team environment.
Ability to resolve issues, advise senior stakeholders, and drive results in complex acquisition environments.
Passes a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (BI) is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
Desired:
DHS acquisition experience.
DAWIA/DACM certification, FAC‑C/FAC‑P/PM, or equivalent.
PMP or other program management certification.
Master's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Target salary range: $150,000 - $180,000
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
Equal Opportunity Employer LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Job Location: US-DC-Washington, DC
Overview LMI seeks a Senior Acquisition Team Lead to support a Customs and Border Protection program. The Senior Acquisition Team Lead will provide leadership and oversight across acquisition support for a large, complex CBP program supporting mission-critical activities. The Team Lead leads a team of contractor acquisition and program management professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery of acquisition products and services, driving innovation and process improvements, and collaborating closely with program managers, contracting officials, and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong customer-service mindset, deep acquisition expertise, and proactive engagement capabilities. The role requires on‑site presence in Washington, DC 1‑2 days per week.
Join our team of collaborative self‑starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of our high‑performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide "eyes and ears" technology to protect our nation.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities Program Focal Point:
Serve as the Government PM's primary POC for individual programs.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor acquisition and program management staff across a program.
Program Execution:
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the program's daily tasks, deliverables, and activities, including planning and execution, logistics, and staffing requirements where applicable.
Elevates risks, issues, and opportunities when appropriate.
Responds to internal and external taskers/questions and inquiries on assigned tasks, projects, and business analysis.
Proactive Mindset:
Proactively resolves risks and issues that impact the team's ability to support USBP's mission and goals.
Quality:
Leads the team to develop program deliverables and work products for quality, accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client and LMI and PMOD customer quality standards.
Cross‑Program Collaboration:
Collaborates with adjacent teams.
Team Building and Resource Coordination:
Leads allocated LMI resources to accomplish team priorities, monitors performance, and conducts the LMI program staff, continually guiding staff and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Creates a strong, high‑performing team environment.
Acquisition and Program Management Support & Execution
Provides acquisition and contracting subject matter expertise and advisory support regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance, including:
Contract awards and management
Source selection support
Cost and pricing support
Contract administration support
Oversees the development and review of acquisition presentations and documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, market research, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, evaluation criteria).
Works with US Border Patrol to establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
Innovation & Process Improvement
Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance acquisition execution, documentation quality, and efficiency.
Introduces innovative tools, approaches, and acquisition techniques aligned with DHS mission needs and federal procurement regulations.
Resolves issues, removes roadblocks, and supports continuous improvement across the program.
Qualifications Required:
10+ years of experience in federal acquisition support, including hands‑on experience across the acquisition lifecycle (DoD or DHS).
Proven leadership experience managing teams of 5‑10 people.
Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Expert knowledge of FAR, acquisition frameworks, processes, and governance (DoD or DHS).
Success forming strong working relationships with government program managers and stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer‑engagement skills.
Ability to motivate staff, foster collaboration, and build a high‑performing team environment.
Ability to resolve issues, advise senior stakeholders, and drive results in complex acquisition environments.
Passes a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (BI) is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
Desired:
DHS acquisition experience.
DAWIA/DACM certification, FAC‑C/FAC‑P/PM, or equivalent.
PMP or other program management certification.
Master's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Target salary range: $150,000 - $180,000
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
Equal Opportunity Employer LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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