SME Lead Project Engineer

SME Lead Project Engineer

Job Locations US-DC-Washington, DC

Job ID

2025-12402

of Openings

Category

Engineering

Overview

LMI seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead Project Engineer to support a federal program management office in the National Capital Region (Washington, D.C.). 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.

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.

Responsibilities

The SME Lead Project Engineer will provide subject matter expert-level support to oversee project activities and apply systems engineering best practices in support of technical leadership and ensuring compliance with DHS and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) systems engineering standards.

Apply systems engineering best practices to lead projects and associated engineering project team in support of the system acquisition and sustainment life cycle.

• Develop and prepare the final System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) Tailoring Plan for program management staffing.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and team members to formulate, review, and execute technical requirements and engineering related task plans, studies, analyses, reports, and deliverable items as identified in the program / project SELC Tailoring Plan.
• Keep program leadership apprised of technical developments, issues and readiness to advance to SELC technical reviews.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of products and services, mitigating risks, and executing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with DHS and CBP systems engineering standards.
• Ensure technical integrity of all technical baselines, as defined in DHS 102-01- 001, Appendix B and the CBP Program Lifecycle Process Guide.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Clearance :

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.

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.

The salary range for this position is - $138,000-$244,000

LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodations@lmi.org

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Salary : $138,000 - $244,000