LMI seeks a skilled Systems Engineering Lead to support U.S. 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, 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! 

This individual will work with other systems engineers to support the client’s program management office (PMO), which is responsible for developing programs of records (POR) and the acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of technologies, systems, and services 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, this individual will apply sound systems engineering principles and ensure that DHS and CBP directives, policies, and processes are followed to meet the client’s objectives.

You will lead a team of professionals in all facets of systems engineering management and effectively navigate the acquisition lifecycle framework and the systems engineering lifecycle processes. Your leadership will help individuals who are tasked with enhancing mission readiness and modernization. Your expert analysis and recommendations will help implement Component strategy through comprehensive capability management. Representative responsibilities: 

• Providing 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
• Leading or supporting the development of engineering and project plans including but not limited to the following:
• Providing technical support including assessments and briefings in support of SELC technical gate reviews
• Participating in IPTs and Systems Engineering work groups
• Performing trade studies and other technical investigations as required
• Participating in program-level review boards, including engineering, configuration, risk, and test review boards
• Supporting or leading the planning, execution, data collection, evaluation, and assessment of system acceptance tests, technical demonstrations, and other technology and/or systems evaluation efforts
• Assessing contractor deliverables against requirements
• Maintaining comprehensive awareness of the programs and contract’s progress with respect to cost, schedule, and performance as an enabler to informed decision making
• Functional and data requirements analysis documentation preparation
• Providing Executive Management Decision Makers with timely, complete and accurate information to make informed decisions.  

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and a BS degree in systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• An active CBP Background Investigation is required.
• Expert understanding of the DHS acquisition life cycle framework
• Experience with the full Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) and its processes and practices
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly functioning systems engineering team and develop/execute complex tasks
• Experience in providing engineering support to large, complex programs
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience in developing engineering and project plans
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Understanding the following topics:
• Enterprise Architecture
• Sensor and Surveillance Support
• Modeling and Simulations Support
• Test and Evaluation Support
• Information Systems Security Support
• Possess the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment 
• Possess strong organizational skills to enable working with project teams, service providers and various stakeholders 
• Ability to think strategically
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to collaborate well with others and build strong relationships 

Desired

• > 8 years of relevant experience
• PMP, DAWIA or DHS certification 
• Masters degree in systems engineering, logistics or a related discipline

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. 

THe salary Range for this position is $165,000-$210,000.