Team Lead/Deployment Manager (CBP)

LMI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI seeks a skilled Team Lead/Deployment Manager to support CBP IST program, directing infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and repair along the borders. You will lead a deployment team of seven SMEs, ensure project scope, schedule, and budget are met, and coordinate with CBP, DHS, FAA, and other offices.

This remote role requires about 30% CONUS travel. You will drive collaboration, risk management, and executive-level briefings to ensure timely, compliant delivery of mission-ready

Qualifications

• Active CBP background investigation required.
• Experience aligned with 10+ years with advanced degrees or 25+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience deploying technology systems and construction management.
• 3-5 years in a team-lead role with 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of MD-102 and federal real estate clearance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment team and manage IST program deployments.
• Represent the client for project execution and coordinate with CBP, DHS, FAA, and other agencies.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance.
• Elevate issues for resolution with Planning and Project Execution Team.
• Coordinate outreach with stakeholders and other offices throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in business, management, finance, or information management

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience

High School diploma with 25+ years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

LMI seeks a skilled Team Lead/Deployment Manager responsible for assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) execute its tactical infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair program, which generally consists of the life cycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance and repair along the borders of the United States.

This position will support the deployment of the Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) Integrated Surveillance Towers (IST) program at remote border locations. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. Position is remote with approximately 30% CONUS travel required.

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

You will serve as both the deployment manager for the client’s linear technology as well as the team lead for a deployment team (approximately 7 SMEs).

• You will facilitate the client’s technology construction deployments by
• Serving as agency representative for assigned project(s), responsible for a successful execution of the IST Program
• Being responsible for successful project execution including management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance
• Being responsible for ensuring timely elevation of project issues through the Planning and Project Execution Team for resolution
• Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks, issues, and opportunities for assigned project(s)
• Serving as the project expert and spokesperson for the project(s) with responsibility to present, explain, and defend program management issues and directions to executive officials in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups as requested by the Program Manager.
• Collaborating with the U.S. Department of War, Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), Engineering, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the project life cycles
• Coordinating all project related outreach efforts

You will serve as the team lead for those supporting the specific technology you are responsible for support team by:

• Understand customer requirements and evaluating staffing and project needs to meet the project requirements
  • Supporting overall contract reporting requirements, specifically by reporting team accomplishments Lead a positive, productive team environment.
  • Delegate tasks, provide feedback, and motivate team members.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and workloads.
  • Strong soft skills to uphold ethical standards and maintain a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Background Investigation:Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation required.
• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or information management with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or High School diploma with 25+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in: Deploying technology systems and construction management, remote sensor maintenance and/or repair, and/or Civil/site design.
• Experienced leader with: 3-5 years in a related team-lead role with 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of MD-102.
  • Understanding of NEPA and federal real estate clearance process.
  • Engineering and project management for DHS or DoD in communications and sensor technology.
• Technical Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent Communication & Problem-Solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions.
  • Strong organizational Skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Experienced in managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets.
• Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time.

Target salary range: $120,000 - $175,000.

Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications. 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.

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington, DC