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LMI · 3 weeks ago

Senior Acquisition Team Lead

US-DC-Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation. They are seeking a Senior Acquisition Team Lead to oversee acquisition support for a Customs and Border Protection program, providing leadership and ensuring high-quality delivery of acquisition products and services.

AnalyticsConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government PM’s primary POC for individual programs

Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor acquisition and program management staff across a program

Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the program daily tasks, program deliverables, and program activities, including planning and execution, logistics, and staffing requirements where applicable

Elevates risks, issues, and opportunities when appropriate

Respond to internal and external taskers/questions and inquiries on assigned tasks, projects and business analysis

Proactively resolves risks and issues that impact the team’s ability to support USBP’s mission and goals

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

Collaborates with adjacent teams

Leads allocated LMI resources to accomplish team priorities and monitor performance and conduct of LMI program staff. Continually guides staff and reinforces desired behaviors

Creates a strong, high performing team environment

Provide 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

Oversee the development and review of acquisition presentations and documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, market research, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, evaluation criteria)

Work with US Border Patrol to establish and monitor the program’s execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance acquisition execution, documentation quality, and efficiency

Introduce innovative tools, approaches, and acquisition techniques aligned with DHS mission needs and federal procurement regulations

Resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and support continuous improvement across the program

Qualification

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Acquisition lifecycle experienceLeadership experienceDHS acquisition experienceDAWIA/DACM certificationPMP certificationCustomer engagement skillsTeam building skillsExceptional communication skillsCollaboration skills

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

Demonstrated expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), acquisition frameworks, processes, and governance (DoD or DHS)

Demonstrated success forming strong working relationships with government program managers and stakeholders

Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer-engagement skills

Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, foster collaboration, and build a high-performing team environment

Demonstrated ability to resolve issues, advise senior stakeholders, and drive results in complex acquisition environments

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