Tech Transfer Support Lead

LMI seeks a skilled Tech Transfer Support Lead to support a CBP PMO 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 travel and trade. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. 

LMI: Innovation at the Pace of Need™

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at the new speed of possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.

The Tech Transfer Support Lead will work with systems engineers, program managers, and technical subject matter experts to plan and execute technology demonstration, system development testing, operational testing, operational assessment, and other T&E related activities.

The Tech Transfer Support Lead will support Operations Analysis with planning, coordinating, analyzing, researching, and providing engineering-related technical expertise to the acquisition process including support in the following areas:

• Conduct pilot projects to seek innovative solutions and promising technology applications to enhance border control.
• Support the acquisition of analytical tools.
• Develop high-level and tactical models and simulations of border security.
• Advise on the technical and operational feasibility of new tools and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 18 years of experience or master’s degree in related field with 13 years of experience or PhD with 10 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience in border control operations and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent performer who can perform well in a collaborative, team environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
• Must exemplify a dedication to achieving the mission of the customer as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing individual duties.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.