LMI is seeking a Human Capital Specialist at a consultant level to support the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). We are seeking a Human Capital Specialist to support workforce planning, talent management, and organizational transformation initiatives for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and other federal law enforcement clients. The Human Capital Specialist will apply GAO, OMB, and OPM workforce planning frameworks to guide the development of staffing models, competency assessments, and succession strategies. The position requires experience in federal human capital programs, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex workforce challenges into actionable recommendations for agency leadership.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and facilitate workshops with federal law enforcement leadership and staff to validate workforce assumptions and ensure buy-in for new approaches.
• Benchmark human capital practices and policies against peer law enforcement agencies and translate lessons learned into actionable recommendations.
• Research workforce drivers and validate with law enforcement SMEs and USPIS leadership.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and policy specialists to ensure workforce models incorporate human capital considerations such as skills, competencies, and succession planning.
• Lead the integration of GAO and OMB strategic workforce planning principles into client workforce strategies, ensuring compliance with federal best practices.
• Conduct skills gap and competency assessments to align the current workforce with future mission requirements.
• Support succession planning by identifying mission-critical roles, analyzing attrition risks, and recommending career development pipelines.
• Recommend and help refine human capital policies, procedures, and workforce allocation processes in line with OIG and GAO recommendations.
• Advise on training and development strategies to strengthen agency workforce readiness and retention.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Human Capital Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in workforce analytics, human capital consulting, or related field within a federal or consulting environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of GAO/OMB/OPM workforce planning frameworks and federal HR policies, including but not limited to, training and development, performance management, and/or hiring and recruitment.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct skills gap assessments and design workforce development strategies.
  • Familiarity with performance measurement and succession planning in federal agencies.
• Other Requirements:
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with experience briefing senior leaders.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a USPS Public Trust clearance.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Management, or Public Policy.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR, or ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development.
• Experience advising law enforcement or public safety agencies on workforce planning or human capital programs.
• Familiarity with federal IT and cybersecurity workforce standards (NICE framework, Clinger-Cohen Act).
• Knowledge of data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support human capital analysis.
• Experience developing or responding to GAO, OIG, or OPM human capital assessments.

Target salary range: $74892.39 - $128044.59