Force Modernization Operations Lead

LMI Government Consulting; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Force Management Operations Lead to translate validated autonomous capabilities into enduring force structures, doctrines, and modernization plans. You will develop roadmaps and coordinate with Joint Staff, combatant commands, and service modernization offices in the National Capital Region.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in force modernization, strong analytical writing, and the ability to manage complex, multi-agency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in force management, military studies, national security, engineering, or related field.
• Eight+ years in force modernization, force design, capability development, or related DoD function.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of Joint and Service force development and modernization processes.
• Experience converting operational needs into modernization roadmaps and transition plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead force modernization and force management activities transitioning autonomous capabilities into enduring structures.
• Develop modernization roadmaps aligning concepts, requirements, experimentation, fielding and policy.
• Coordinate with Service modernization commands, Joint Staff, combatant commands, program offices, and users.
• Translate lessons, threat developments, experiments into force design and institutionalization recommendations.
• Synchronize J9 priorities with J8 portfolio and resourcing decisions.
• Prepare decision papers, assessments, roadmaps, and executive summaries for senior leaders.
• Identify policy or organizational changes required to employ autonomous systems effectively.

Skills

Force modernization

Joint Staff coordination

Executive briefing

Analytical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in force management, military studies, national security

Graduate education or certification in force management or strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Planning tools

Job description

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Force Management Operations Lead to translate validated autonomous capabilities into enduring force structures, doctrines, and modernization plans. You will develop roadmaps and coordinate with Joint Staff, combatant commands, and service modernization offices in the National Capital Region.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in force modernization, strong analytical writing, and the ability to manage complex, multi-agency initiatives.