LMI is seeking an experienced Journeyman Business Analyst at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) headquarters in Springfield, VA. This position will support the FPS Policy, Communications, and Engagement Directorate, primarily supporting efforts in areas of legislative affairs and internal agency policy development.  This is a hybrid position, and you must be able to work on-site as needed in Springfield and other locations within the National Capital Region.

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.

We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities to work on challenging issues and a variety of projects across customer sets. We encourage our employees to continually learn, grow, and challenge themselves. We offer financial support for tuition and certifications, a robust internal mobility program, and funded opportunities to innovate and research new possibilities, as a few of our many benefits available to our employees.

As a Journeyman Business Analyst, you will be responsible for working towards strategic objectives by helping with planning, aligning stakeholders, leveraging project management principles, conducting surveys, and supporting new processes, programs, and systems.

Your duties may include:

• Coordinating responses to members of Congress regarding constituency concerns or matters of legislative oversight.
• Supporting the execution of FPS’s legislative outreach and engagement strategy to advance agency priorities.
• Coordinating the development, review, and inventory of FPS governance documents.
• Assisting the Deputy Director (SES) and other senior staff in the daily prioritization of administrative taskings critical to agency operations.
• Reviewing and editing executive correspondence, both internal and external, to ensure agency equities are properly addressed.
• Integrating change management activities into program and project plans, including the agency’s strategic plan.
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of activities against defined schedules, milestones, and outcome measures.
• Analyzing the required change and the organization’s environment and recommending effective change management strategies and methods to encourage change adoption.
• Developing, supporting, and executing actions necessary for leadership to ensure efficient implementation of initiatives across the enterprise.
• Developing content for and facilitating events/meetings such as all-hands, strategic planning sessions, working group meetings, and agency events for Congressional or other government stakeholders.
• Supporting other efforts, as tasked, to mature business processes and increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a discipline related to business, information technology, organizational effectiveness, or public administration - other degrees can be considered if experience demonstrates capability.
• Six (6) years of professional or relevant experience, including experience in executive support.
• Ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and present to executive leaders.
• Experience planning and managing change-oriented projects and assessing their performance against objectives and milestones.
• Strong, demonstrated problem solving experience and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to propose and assess capabilities of alternative solutions to meet program needs.
• Ability to effectively manage several projects at one time.
• Ability to manage multiple groups and tasks and work independently or in a group.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Visio.
• Ability to obtain DHS public trust security clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree, preferably in a discipline related to business, information technology, organizational effectiveness, or public administration.
• Existing DHS public trust or final security clearance.
• Strong copy-editing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with legislative affairs.
• Experience working within a federal law enforcement agency.
• Excellent project and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills and the ability to build relationships and interface with executive and senior level government leaders.
• Proficiency with data visualization methodologies and software (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).
• Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Agile, and/or PMP certifications.

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 target salary range is up to $120,000.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.