Acquisition Systems Engineer

Overview

LMI is seeking an Acquisition Systems Engineer to support a federal program management office (PMO) charged with planning, acquiring, and managing the deployment and operation of technology and capabilities to keep our borders safe.  We are seeking energetic self-starters who are focused on practical and efficient solutions delivered by an interdisciplinary, collaborative team. This position will provide full-time support to the client’s program management office, located in Washington, D.C. Some travel within the United States may be required. Travel is Required.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers’ unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

LMI has been named a 2024 #BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible! 

Responsibilities

This individual will work with other engineers and subject matter experts to support the client’s program management office (PMO), which is responsible for developing programs of records (POR) and the acquisition and deployment of technologies and systems to protect the nation’s borders.

From program planning and market research to trade studies, requirements definition, engineering analysis, decision support, and program execution assistance, these individuals will apply sound systems engineering principles and ensure that DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed, and the client’s objectives are met.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support to programs and projects, ushering programs through their acquisition lifecycle from Program of Record (PoR) establishment to program awards, deployment, operation, and sustainment
• Lead or support the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following
• Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan
• Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
• Integrate Master Schedule (IMS)
• Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Briefings and artifacts in support of SELC technical review gates
• IPT and work group charters
• Lead or support the development of RFP packages including Statement of Objectives (SOO), Program Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concept of Operation (CONOPS), and Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)
• Evaluate contractor submittals including RFI responses, proposals, white papers, technology demonstration plans, and contract deliverables
• Support the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts
• Perform technology market research, trade studies, requirements analysis, other engineering investigations, and develop white papers and decision papers as required
• Coordinate and track project activities and status and provide status reporting and recommendations to the customer

Qualifications

• SENIOR LEVEL: 10+ years of relevant experience and a STEM BS degree or 7 years relevant experience and a MS degree in systems engineering.
• MID LEVEL: 3-10 years’ relevant experience and a STEM BS degree
• Experience in providing full life cycle systems engineering support to large, complex programs
• Familiar with DHS or DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Familiar with DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) framework
• Experienced in requirements analysis
• Experience in developing engineering plans, trade studies, CONOPS documents, and decision papers
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of technical fields and engineering disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to travel out of state on a monthly basis.
• All positions require eligibility to acquire CBP BI, for which you must be a U.S Citizen.  Highly Preferred: Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI 

• This position is contingent upon completion of CBP BI and customer approval 

Target salary range: $108,328 - $186,052

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.