Lifecycle Logistician (CBP)

Overview

LMI seeks several Lifecycle Logisticians to support a Customs and Border Protection office in the National Capital Region. 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. This position can be performed remotely.  25% travel may be required. This position can be performed remotely, with a requirement to be on site in Washington, D.C., as requested.  

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 support systems' life cycle management and sustainment activities for our client’s portfolio of programs, projects, demonstrations, and other efforts. You will apply your skills in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) principles to create systems that last longer, require less support, and reduce overall life-cycle costs.  This includes providing ILS input in the development of documentation and other key acquisition, engineering, and logistics artifacts for both the acquisition and the operations & support (O&S) phases.

• Develop Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs).
• Provide input in development of contract requirements for lifecycle support, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPS), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, and Project Management Plans (PMP).
• Review prime contractor ILS deliverables for adequacy, performance and quality assurance.
• Collect, monitor, and track deployed system performance.
• Develop operational support plans and evaluate raw data for metric reporting aligned to specific maintenance and repair requirements, including Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Identify and manage portfolio level materiel deficiencies and advise on proposed courses of action to achieve operational outcomes and contractual requirements.
• Provide support for Pre (and Post) Deployment Site Surveys (PDSS) initiatives. Prepare and develop operations and sustainment reports detailing findings, problem sets, potential solutions and recommendations for Portfolio and Directorate level leadership.
• Assess operational and sustainment footprints and manage strategies to optimize system performance.
• Assist with development, acquisition, implementation and sustainment of operator and maintenance level training programs.
• Participate in system Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to support planning and implementation of system engineering changes.
• Prepare Product Support Business Case Analysis (PSBCA) for life cycle management strategies, as required.
• Prepare Cost Wise Readiness (CWR) reports to analyze the system of system’s life cycle management plan.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings by developing briefing materials, meeting agendas, and minutes and tracking action items to resolution.
• Facilitate and moderate Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT) and Integrated Logistics Support Working Group (ILSWG) sessions.
• Develop Logistics Requirements Funding Plans (LRFP’s) to identify non-recurring and recurring lifecycle sustainment funding requirements to support the program and agency Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPB&E) process.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of logistics experience and a bachelor’s degree in logistics management, business, or a related discipline; or 14+ years of logistics experience.
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• Previous experience with program or lifecycle logistics management at DoW, DHS, or other civilian agency is a plus with demonstrated acquisition and lifecycle management experience with a major weapon system, border enforcement, or other federal civilian acquisition/capital investment program.
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• Experience in the lifecycle management of a major program/element with working knowledge of all logistics functional areas.
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• DHS or DAWIA logistics certification desired.
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• SOLE Demonstrated Senior Logistician (DSL) and above certification desired.
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• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively solve problems without supervision.
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• Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) with ability to develop and brief at GS15 level and above.
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• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a widely dynamic and agile work environment.

Target salary range: $125,000 - $165,000. 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. 

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