Senior Acquisition Program Lead

Overview

LMI seeks a Senior Acquisition Program Lead to support US Border Patrol programs. 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. The Senior Acquisition Specialist serves as the Government's advisor and Subject Matter Expert for acquisition activities and will directly support the US Border Patrol PMO. 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, free of commercial and political bias. 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!

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Acquisition Program Lead, you will assist senior leadership by providing subject matter expertise regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance applied to border patrol infrastructure and technology solutions across all customer portfolio areas.
• You will assist the Program Manager in providing team leadership, guidance, and acquisition support with a focus on streamlining the acquisition lifecycle framework to enable delivery of 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. Your interdisciplinary IPT will adapt to changing environments and end user demands, providing a comprehensive perspective on risk and mission objectives for effective avoidance of risk and cost.
• You will develop artifacts required by the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and Joint Requirements and Integration Management System (JRIMS) to successfully obtain acquisition milestone approvals.
• Develop and support the management of program plans, task trackers and schedules that comply with the program's Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Work with USBP to establish and monitor the program’s execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
• Assist the Government program/project manager in tracking project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Serve as the technical advisor on the adequacy of the execution of contractual requirements related to integrating, testing, and fielding advanced technology packages to the operational environment.
• Report information on the status of task order projects, along with any associated modifications and evaluate the contract execution against the established Performance Measurement Baseline metrics.
• Prepare SES and higher headquarters-level briefs, white papers, and memos used as the basis to support executive program recommendations and decisions.
• Support the planning, programming, budgeting, and accountability process for resource allocation planning, congressional justifications, and acquisition planning.
• You will develop, collaborate, review and staff acquisition and requirements artifacts using the MD-102 DHS Acquisition Management Instruction and the MD-107 JRIMS to support the ALF.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to pass 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. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
• 8+ years’ acquisition experience and a Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline; or 10+ years of acquisition experience and a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting multi-functional technical teams for large, complex programs.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the acquisition and contracting lifecycle and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Values and provides excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desired

• DHS Acquisition background.
• 3+ years of experience with DHS MD-107 JRIMS and DHS MD-102 Acquisition Management frameworks.
• DAWIA, FAC or NCMA Contracting or Program Management Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.