Contract Strategy, Senior Consultant

Overview

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

Job Summary

LMI is seeking a senior consultant focusing on contract and acquisition strategy to support our corporate markets & growth organization. The selected candidate will support a broad mix of functions to include internal contract strategy for new and existing programs as well as support project teams when strategy expertise is needed. This role requires a deep understanding of government procurement processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a blend of government contracts and pricing, business development, proposal development, and critical thinking skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of government contracting opportunities and trends.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and secure government contracts.
• Monitor and gather intelligence on market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure timely submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, key officials, and industry partners.
• Represent the organization at relevant government and industry meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Work with legal, contracts, and pricing teams to mitigate risks and address any contract-related issues.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Regularly perform contract and acquisition research to remain current on changes to FAR, various FAR Supplements, laws, and policies.
• Research and assess market conditions to determine the suitability of offerings to meet client requirements.
• Develop and conduct training sessions to educate on contract and acquisition topics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government contracting, procurement, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of government procurement processes, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proven experience in proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, pricing and policy
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Prior experience having an Unlimited Contracting Warrant
• Ability to develop and deliver briefings on complex topics tailored to a range of audiences
• Bachelors degree