Senior Consultant (Air Launched Weapon System Experience) - Clearance Required
Overview
LMI is seeking a skilled Senior Consultant with experience with air-launched weapons system to support our DoD client onsite in Arlington, VA. The position requires providing a broad range of support focused on mission engineering, acquisition, high-level engagement, and oversight support for air platforms and weapons. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting and support client meetings and related engagements. The candidate will support the EW AW IC and OUSD(R&E) office with high level products to guide coordinated and streamlined messaging for air platforms and weapons acquisitions.
LMI is a private government consulting firm, dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. We deliver the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
LMI offers a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees. Come join the organization consistently ranked as a top workplace!
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise to the air-launched weapons portfolio, working with the portfolio lead.
- Analyze mission impact of investments across the air-launched weapons portfolio in support of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Joint Capability Integration and Development System processes.
- In support of the air-launched weapons Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews (IAPRs), research and integrate capability, budget, PPBE, acquisition, requirements,system integration, and Science & Technology information into a cohesive assessment of acquisition portfolio health.
- Coordinate with IAPR stakeholders across Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), and Services
- Develop new and efficient processes for air-launched weapons IAPR execution and data presentation
- Work with A&S Industrial Policy to research OSD, USG, and worldwide weapons industrial base health and lessons learned that can improve the performance of the DoD air-launched weapons portfolio.
- Plan, coordinate and conduct In-Process Review and Defense Acquisition Board meetings, as well as related build-up meetings and activities, working with stakeholders across OSD, JS, and Services.
- Serve as a SME and key APW representative in the DoD effort to revamp the Munitions Requirements Process (MRP); coordinate with JS, OSD, Service, and other stakeholders to define metrics and identify data required to improve the reliability and robustness of the MRP calculations.
- Author and present briefs and point papers about complex engineering and/or programmatic topics to leadership and budget personnel.
- Identify new and assess existing acquisition strategies.
- Assess risk in acquisition approach, budget profile, and other acquisition planning and execution documentation.
- Analyzes trends, policies, and actions at Congress, OSD, OMB, Service headquarters, and other DoD agencies for effect upon the air-launched weapons portfolio.
Qualifications
- Requires Top Secret (SCI Eligible) Security Clearance
- Requires an BA/BS in any field
- Requires 2+ years experience communicating with senior leaders within the DoD
- Requires 2+ years of DoD acquisition program support
- Requires 2+ years of air warfare subject matter expertise including knowledge and experienece with DoD air warfare technology, air warfare systems engineering, and air warfare operational capabilities
- Experience with air launched weapons systems.
- Additional desired qualifications:
- DAWIA certification in PM, Contracting or Sys Eng
- Strong oral/written communications and presentation skills to review and implement policies.
- Experience conducting critical qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Command of MS Office suite tools to produce superior executive level briefing and communications materials.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience serving on a Service acquisition headquarters or program office within DoD.
Targeted Salary Range: $109,000-$180,000
Disclaimer:
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.