Senior Acquisition Team Lead

Logistics Management Institute•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Senior Acquisition Team Lead to provide leadership and oversight for acquisition support within a large, complex Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program, focusing on mission-critical activities. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of contractor acquisition and program management professionals, ensuring the high-quality delivery of acquisition products and services. The Team Lead will be responsible for driving innovation and process improvements, while collaborating closely with program managers, contracting officials, and other stakeholders. A strong customer-service mindset, deep acquisition expertise, and proactive engagement capabilities are essential for this position. The role requires an on-site presence in Washington, DC, for 1-2 days per week. LMI is described as a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact through innovation and speed, investing in technology and prototypes to bring commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies. The company leverages its technology, expertise, and strategic relationships to enhance outcomes for government clients in defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors, with a focus on agility and collaboration. LMI is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in federal acquisition support, including hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle (DoD or DHS).
Proven leadership experience managing teams of 5-10 people.
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), acquisition frameworks, processes, and governance (DoD or DHS).
Demonstrated success forming strong working relationships with government program managers and stakeholders.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and customer-engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, foster collaboration, and build a high-performing team environment.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues, advise senior stakeholders, and drive results in complex acquisition environments.
Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications.
An active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (BI) is required.
U.S. citizenship (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination and security clearance).

Nice To Haves

DHS acquisition experience.
DAWIA/DACM certification, FAC-C/FAC-P/PM, or equivalent.
PMP or other program management certification.
Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government PM’s primary POC for individual programs.
Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor acquisition and program management staff across a program.
Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the program daily tasks, program deliverables, and program activities, including planning and execution, logistics, and staffing requirements where applicable.
Elevates risks, issues, and opportunities when appropriate.
Respond to internal and external taskers/questions and inquiries on assigned tasks, projects and business analysis.
Proactively resolves risks and issues that impact the team’s ability to support USBP’s mission and goals.
Leads the team to develop program deliverables and work products for quality accuracy, completeness, and adherence to client and LMI and PMOD customer quality standards.
Collaborates with adjacent teams.
Leads allocated LMI resources to accomplish team priorities and monitor performance and conduct of LMI program staff.
Continually guides staff and reinforces desired behaviors.
Creates a strong, high performing team environment.
Provide acquisition and contracting subject matter expertise and advisory support regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance including: Contract awards and management, Source selection support, Cost and Pricing Support, Contract Administration Support.
Oversee the development and review of acquisition presentations and documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, market research, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, evaluation criteria).
Work with US Border Patrol to establish and monitor the program’s execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance acquisition execution, documentation quality, and efficiency.
Introduce innovative tools, approaches, and acquisition techniques aligned with DHS mission needs and federal procurement regulations.
Resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and support continuous improvement across the program.