Organizational Development SME

LMI•Washington, DC

6d•$109,242 - $189,108

About The Position

LMI is seeking an Organizational Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The Organizational Development SME will provide senior-level expertise in organizational design, governance, and change management in support of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The SME will assess USPIS’s current organizational structures, leadership roles, and governance processes, and recommend improvements that align workforce planning outputs with mission needs. This role requires significant experience in federal organizational transformation, the ability to manage change in a law enforcement culture, and expertise in aligning people, processes, and structures with strategic priorities. 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.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience : 10+ years of experience in organizational design, governance, and change management, with at least 5 years supporting federal agencies.
Technical Skills : Demonstrated ability to conduct organizational assessments and recommend structural improvements.
Strong background in federal human capital management and organizational effectiveness frameworks.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and consensus building at senior levels.
Other Requirements : Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience briefing federal executives.
Proven track record leading organizational change in complex or law enforcement environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration (MBA/MPA).
Certifications such as Prosci Change Management, SHRM-SCP, or HRCI SPHR.
Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives within law enforcement or homeland security agencies.
Familiarity with GAO, OIG, and OMB frameworks for organizational performance and accountability.
Knowledge of USPS or USPIS governance processes and organizational culture.
Experience developing succession planning programs and leadership development frameworks.

Responsibilities

Assess USPIS organizational structure, leadership distribution, and reporting lines to identify misalignments with mission priorities.
Recommend new or restructured organizational roles, divisions, or governance processes that strengthen workforce readiness.
Advise on change management strategies to support adoption of workforce planning models and organizational reforms.
Facilitate executive-level workshops with the Chief Postal Inspector and division leadership to validate proposed structural changes.
Integrate organizational recommendations with workforce analysis, skills gap assessments, and strategic plan updates.
Develop communication and stakeholder engagement strategies to build buy-in for organizational change.
Provide expertise on succession planning, leadership pipelines, and talent management within law enforcement organizations.
Benchmark USPIS’s organizational practices against peer federal investigative agencies to highlight leading practices.
Support and oversee the research and validation of workforce drivers to appropriate
Draft implementation roadmaps that align organizational design with GAO and OIG recommendations on workforce planning.