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Acquisition Specialist, Customs and Border Protection

Acquisition Specialist, Customs and Border Protection

LMI Consulting, LLCWashington, DC, United States
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Acquisition Specialist, Customs and Border Protection

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington, DC

Job ID

2025-12736

# of Openings

Category

Acquisitions

Benefit Type

Salaried High Fringe / Full-Time

Overview

LMI seeks an Acquisition Specialist to support US Border Patrol programs. The Acquisition Specialist serves as the Government's advisor and Subject Matter Expert for acquisition activities and will directly support the US Border Patrol PMO. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide "eyes and ears" technology to protect our nation. 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.

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. 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!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include :

As an Acquisition Specialist, you will assist senior leadership by providing subject matter expertise regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance applied to US Border Patrol infrastructure and technology solutions across all customer portfolio areas.

  • You will assist the Program Manager in providing team leadership, guidance, and acquisition support with a focus on streamlining the acquisition lifecycle framework to enable delivery of the latest technological advancements in border security products. You will apply modernized processes and practices aligned with emerging technologies for maximum agility and efficiency to accommodate dynamic requirements. Your interdisciplinary IPT will adapt to changing environments and end user demands, providing a comprehensive perspective on risk and mission objectives for effective avoidance of risk and cost.
  • You will develop artifacts required by the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) to successfully obtain acquisition milestone approvals. Representative responsibilities :
  • Develop and support the management of program plans, task trackers and schedules that comply with the program's Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Work with USBP to establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
  • Assist the Government program / project manager in tracking project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Serve as the technical advisor on the adequacy of the execution of contractual requirements related to integrating, testing, and fielding advanced technology packages to the operational environment.
  • Report information on the status of task order projects, along with any associated modifications and evaluate the contract execution against the established Performance Measurement Baseline metrics.
  • Prepare SES and higher headquarters-level briefs, white papers, and memos used as the basis to support executive program recommendations and decisions.
  • Support the planning, programming, budgeting, and accountability process for resource allocation planning, congressional justifications, and acquisition planning.
  • You will develop, collaborate, review and staff acquisition artifacts using the MD-102 DHS Acquisition Management Instruction to support the ALF.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (BI) is required. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
  • 4-7 years' acquisition experience and a bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline
  • Experience supporting multi-functional technical teams for large, complex programs.
  • Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the acquisition and contracting lifecycle and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
  • Values and provides excellent customer service
  • Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • DHS Acquisition background desired
  • Experience with DHS MD 102 and acquisition support for complex system acquisition
  • DAWIA, FAC or NCMA Contracting or Program Management Certification is desirable
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired
  • Targeted Salary Range : $95,000-$150,000

    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.

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    EEO Statement

    LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

    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 accommodations@lmi.org

    Colorado Residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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