Operational Integration Lead – Clearance Required

LMI•Fort Bragg, NC

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Top Secret-cleared Operational Integration Lead to support the development and deployment of integrated operational information and decision-support capabilities for the U.S. Army. This hands-on, customer-facing role works directly with operational personnel to identify mission requirements, improve access to enterprise information, and support applications and workflows using Palantir technologies. The role bridges operational users and engineering teams to ensure technical capabilities address mission needs. LMI is a digital solutions provider focused on accelerating government impact through innovation and speed. The company develops technology and prototypes ahead of need and delivers commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies. LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors and is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. The position is located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The target salary range is $160,000–$180,000. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a government security clearance; an active Top Secret clearance is listed as a minimum qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent military, technical, or professional experience.
Eight or more years of experience supporting military operations, operational systems, technical integration, or related activities.
Hands-on experience supporting or implementing Palantir Foundry, Gotham, Maven, or comparable operational data platforms.
Experience translating operational requirements into technical capabilities or workflows.
Experience working directly with military operational personnel and technical development teams.
Strong understanding of military operational processes and information requirements.
Experience supporting deployment, configuration, or integration of mission-critical software capabilities.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Army command-and-control or operations center environments.
Experience with Palantir Maven Smart System and Army Vantage.
Experience developing operational dashboards, automated workflows, or integrated operational hubs.
Familiarity with Army mobilization, readiness, force management, or sustainment processes.
Experience with ontology-driven applications and AI-enabled operational tools.
Experience leading small technical teams or coordinating multidisciplinary development efforts.

Responsibilities

Work directly with Army operations center personnel to understand mission processes, information requirements, and operational challenges.
Translate operational needs into actionable technical requirements, development priorities, and user workflows.
Support development and deployment of operational applications, dashboards, and workflows using Palantir Foundry, Maven, and related technologies.
Identify opportunities to connect existing enterprise data and capabilities to operational requirements.
Collaborate with data engineers and software engineers to develop and refine ontology-backed applications and AI-enabled workflows.
Evaluate existing operational applications and identify opportunities for reuse, integration, or improvement.
Support application testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and user adoption.
Facilitate working sessions, demonstrations, and iterative feedback with operational stakeholders.
Coordinate with technical teams, system owners, and government stakeholders to resolve integration and implementation challenges.
Provide technical guidance on the practical use of Palantir capabilities in operational environments.