Mission Support Lead: Acquisition & PM Expert

LMI Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI seeks a Mission Support Team Lead to guide a Government PM‑led CBP program. You will oversee a team of acquisition and program management professionals, driving high‑quality delivery, process improvements, and close collaboration with program managers and contracting officials.

Responsibilities include cross‑functional leadership, program execution, risk management, and proactive issue resolution to support CBP’s mission. Occasional on‑site presence in Washington, DC is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in federal acquisition support.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 5-10 people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of development within Microsoft Power Apps.
• Demonstrated success forming strong working relationships with government program managers and stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer‑engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, foster collaboration, and build a high‑performing team environment.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including a CBP BI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Program Focal Point: serve as the Government PM's primary POC for programs.
• Leadership & Team Management: mentor, supervise the business management division and staff.
• Program Execution: manage daily tasks, deliverables, logistics, and staffing; monitor milestones.
• Proactive Mindset: resolve risks and issues impacting CBP mission support.
• Quality: ensure deliverables meet client and PMOD quality standards.
• Cross-Program Collaboration: collaborate with adjacent teams.
• Team Building and Resource Coordination: lead resources and monitor performance.
• Acquisition and Program Management Support: provide SME advisory on DHS acquisition practices; manage documentation.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: implement efficiency improvements and new tools.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

LMI seeks a Mission Support Team Lead to guide a Government PM‑led CBP program. You will oversee a team of acquisition and program management professionals, driving high‑quality delivery, process improvements, and close collaboration with program managers and contracting officials.

Responsibilities include cross‑functional leadership, program execution, risk management, and proactive issue resolution to support CBP’s mission. Occasional on‑site presence in Washington, DC is required.