Product Development Research Specialist - clearance required

Product Development Research Specialist - clearance required

Job Locations

US-VA-Fort Belvoir

Job ID

2025-13279

# of Openings

Category

Multimedia / Graphics

Benefit Type

Salaried High Fringe / Full-Time

Overview

LMI is seeking a Research Specialist to join our agile team working on the Health and Fitness prototyping effort for the PEO Soldier. The focus of this effort is to develop and deploy a unified software application that supports Soldiers, leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders in enhancing human performance across five domains : Physical, Sleep, Nutrition, Spiritual, and Mental.

As a Research Specialist, you will be the voice of the user, driving the early-stage product discovery and validation process. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive, mixed-methods research to uncover deep user needs, pain points, and behaviors, particularly in the domain of wearables. You will translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations that directly inform product strategy, design, and development, ensuring we build the right product for the right user.

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. LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

HCD Discovery and Research

Embed human-centered design (HCD) discovery practices in all research efforts.

• Design and conduct mixed-methods user research (e.g., in-depth interviews, contextual inquiry, surveys, usability testing, and log analysis) to gather deep user insights.
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative research findings into clear, actionable insights and product recommendations.
• Develop research artifacts such as user needs, mental models, and opportunity maps to guide the product development lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement

Research Communication and Impact

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

The target salary range for this position is - $90,270 - $155,037.63

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

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact

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