SOCOM Capability Development Program Coordinator

LMI; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Capability Development Program Coordinator to support SOCOM mission partners with requirements development, capability-gap analysis, system integration, and equipment modernization. The role requires translating operational needs into executable solutions, aligned with resources, schedules, and acquisition objectives.

The position entails coordinating with Army and SOCOM offices, conducting tests, fielding plans, and investment recommendations, while maintaining program records

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Eight+ years of experience in capability development, requirements analysis, acquisition, or program management.
• Experience with U.S. Special Operations Forces or SOCOM partner programs.
• Ability to translate user needs into documented equipment or technology requirements.
• Experience evaluating solutions based on utility, performance, cost, and schedule.
• Experience supporting life-cycle replacement, fielding plans, and procurement processes.
• Ability to develop executive briefings, cost analyses, and risk assessments.
• Strong cross-functional coordination across military, government, and industry partners.
• Proficiency with MS 365 apps and collaborative tools.
• Willingness to travel periodically for testing, fielding, or demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements development, capability-gap analysis, and life-cycle replacement planning.
• Identify equipment needs by engaging operators, leaders, and acquisition professionals.
• Analyze gaps and assess materiel and non-materiel solutions for effectiveness, feasibility, and cost.
• Develop fielding plans, modernization roadmaps, and investment recommendations.
• Prepare decision-support products, briefings, and program-status reports for senior leaders.
• Coordinate with Army and SOCOM offices to ensure interoperable and fieldable systems.
• Oversee developmental and operational tests, user assessments, and demonstrations.
• Translate procurement objectives into executable acquisition plans and schedules.
• Maintain program records, risk registers, and fielding trackers.

Skills

Security clearance

Program management

Requirements analysis

Systems integration

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

LMI is seeking a Capability Development Program Coordinator to support SOCOM mission partners with requirements development, capability-gap analysis, system integration, and equipment modernization. The role requires translating operational needs into executable solutions, aligned with resources, schedules, and acquisition objectives.

The position entails coordinating with Army and SOCOM offices, conducting tests, fielding plans, and investment recommendations, while maintaining program records