Army Food Modernization Analyst - Clearance Required

LMI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Senior Supply Chain and Food Modernization Analyst to support HQDA G-4 operations, including portfolio management, strategic planning, and executive decision support. The role focuses on delivering actionable insights, performance metrics, and cross-agency collaboration for Army food modernization initiatives.

Candidates should have advanced degrees or extensive experience, strong briefing skills, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or 9+ years of experience in defense logistics.
• Familiarity with the Army Food Program.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills; autonomous work style.
• Ability to brief General Officers and Senior Executives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Some travel required (<20%).
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Army food modernization portfolio; provide analytics.
• Track requirements in ETMS 2 for G-44 Materiel Management.
• Analyze AFMIS-DSS and DoD reports; prepare advisory responses.
• Develop presentations and talking points for senior leadership.
• Support market research, proposals, and client engagement.
• Create dashboards and performance metrics for leadership visibility.

Skills

Advanced degree / experience

Quantitative skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong written & oral communication

Brief General Officers & Senior Execut

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in business management

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Supply Chain and Food Modernization Analyst to support HQDA G-4 operations in support of Army logistics portfolio management through strategic planning, portfolio analysis, resource integration, performance management, and executive decision support. Successfully demonstrate competency in project execution, client delivery, critical thinking, and relationship management while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.

This position is part of the team supporting the Army HQDA G-4 ELISS program, delivering innovative solutions that enable critical Army logistics and sustainment missions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the U.S. Army's portfolio for the Army food modernization program. Provide analytical and technical support to programs.
• Tracks and performs administrative requirements pertaining to DA Level Task through the Enterprise Staff Management System 2 (ETMS 2) for the G-44 Materiel Management Division.
• Conduct analysis leveraging the Army Food Information Management System, Decision Support System AFMIS-DSS.
• Evaluate Army Audit Agency and Government Accountability Office reports on the food modernization program and assist in the preparation of the advisory response.
• Conduct research and analysis to prepare presentations on Army food modernization actions and provide strategic-level talking points or information papers for DCS, G-4 Senior Leadership.
• Authors papers and responds to queries from Congressional members, Army senior leaders, and staff agencies.
• Serves as a liaison between other military services, Defense agencies, staff offices, and commands to solve current issues and develop best business practices.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical products to support leadership visibility and informed decision making.
• Support strategic planning, investment analysis, portfolio assessments, and enterprise modernization initiatives, as required.
• Support business development activities, including market research, proposal support, solution development, and client engagement, as required.
• Perform additional consulting, analytical, and project support activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have an advanced degree with 9 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 11 years of experience.
• Familiarity with the Army Food Program
• Possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously with high standards for personal performance. Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and adaptable to flexible work styles, environments, and locations.
• Ability to coordinate and build consensus among a wide cross-section of stakeholders. Comfortable briefing General Officers and Senior Executives.
• Strong quantitative skills, including the ability to use spreadsheet, database, and related software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
• Some travel required (less than 20%)
• Position requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in business management or related discipline.
• Experience working at the DoW strategic level.

The target salary range for this position is $69,000.00-$118,000.00.

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.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington