Senior Aviation Acquisition Leader - F-35 & DoD Programs

LMI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant - Aviation to support the OSW(Acquisition) Air Platforms and Weapons office at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on mission engineering, acquisition oversight, and high-level communications for the F-35 program and related activities.

The candidate will provide executive-level briefings, coordinate with services, and prepare documents to inform senior DoD leadership about portfolio status and recommended actions.

Qualifications

• Top Secret (SCI Eligible) security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years communicating with senior leaders within the DoD.
• 5+ years of DoD acquisition program support.
• 5+ years of air warfare subject matter expertise including knowledge of air warfare tech, systems engineering, and operational capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead briefings at executive level within OSW and Services.
• Coordinate with Service acquisition offices to respond to information requests from ASD(A) and other OSW principals.
• Produce executive-level forums, presentations, and point papers.
• Review acquisition documents and provide objective assessments of content and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with OUSW(A&S), OSW, and Joint Staff for acquisition decisions.
• Schedule and manage senior leader meetings and acquisition forums.

Skills

Executive briefing

Senior leadership communication

Negotiation skills

Air warfare expertise

DoD acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LMI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant - Aviation to support the OSW(Acquisition) Air Platforms and Weapons office at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on mission engineering, acquisition oversight, and high-level communications for the F-35 program and related activities.

The candidate will provide executive-level briefings, coordinate with services, and prepare documents to inform senior DoD leadership about portfolio status and recommended actions.