LMI seeks an Acquisition Support Analyst to support a federal program management office within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the National Capital Region. 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 consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, remote work opportunities, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees. Come join the organization that is consistently ranked as a top workplace!
You will be instrumental in guiding the acquisition strategy with an eye toward agile contracting that streamlines awards for the latest technological advancements in border security products. You will apply modernized processes and practices aligned with emerging technologies for maximum agility and efficiency to accommodate dynamic requirements.
You responsibilities will include:
Support acquisition artifact development and review throughout the Acquisition Life Cycle Support program development and provide execution oversight of deployed programs Provide cross-functional organizational outreach across CBP and other stakeholder. Lead internal strategic communications within the program Prepare SES and higher headquarters-level brief, white papers, and memos used as the basis to support executive program recommendations and decisions. Develop RFPs and provide technical inputs on contractual documentation such as Statements of Work, Technical Instruction, and Scope of Work. Manage revisions and evaluation of contracted system developers' responses for feasibility and completeness. Develop and support the management of program baselines, plans, task trackers and schedules that comply with the program's Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Track project cost, schedule and technical performance. Establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria. Assist the Government with developing and coordinating Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) and perform data entry on the INVEST budget software. Establish project priorities and report information on the status of task order projects, along with any associated modifications and evaluate the contracted system developers' execution against the established Performance Measurement Baseline metrics. Support problem resolution processes and problem solution implementation activities as required. Minimum 3 years' work experience and an Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or related discipline or Minimum of 9 years' work experience in acquisition DHS Acquisition background and understanding of DHS acquisition life cycle framework and system engineering life cycle desired DAWIA or FAC acquisition/contracting certification desired Experience supporting multi-functional technical teams for large, complex programs A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders Ability to effectively solve problems Strong communication skills, both oral and written Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
