Deployment Manager

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LMI seeks a skilled Deployment Manager responsible for assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP), US Border Patrol (USBP) to execute its tactical infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair program. The program generally consists of lifecycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance, and repair along the borders of the United States.

The position supports the deployment of the Program Management Office Directorate (PMOD) Subterranean Portfolio Cross Border Tunnel Threat (CBTT) program at remote border locations, and involves working with a range of federal partners to deliver “eyes and ears” technology to protect the nation. This role is remote with approximately 50% CONUS travel required.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. LMI invests in technology and prototypes ahead of need, bringing commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging mission‑ready technology, proven federal deployment expertise, and strategic relationships, LMI enhances outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively, while navigating complexity and outpacing change across the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors.

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

• Serve as agency representative for assigned projects, responsible for the successful execution of the SBTT Program.
• Manage project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance.
• Ensure timely elevation of project issues through the Planning and Project Execution Team for resolution.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities for assigned projects.
• Act as the project expert and spokesperson, presenting, explaining, and defending program management issues and directions to higher‑level officials in CBP, DHS, and other government agencies and interested public groups as requested by the Program Manager.
• Collaborate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), Engineering, Business Management, key stakeholders, and other offices throughout the project life cycles.
• Coordinate all project‑related outreach efforts.

• Background Investigation:
  Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation required.
• Education & Experience:
  
  Master’s degree in business, management, finance, or information management with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or High School diploma with 25+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in deploying technology systems and construction management, remote sensor maintenance and/or repair, and/or civil/site design.
• Experienced leader with 3‑5 years in a related team‑lead role and 1‑2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of MD‑102.
  • Understanding of NEPA and federal real‑estate clearance processes.
  • Engineering and project management for DHS or DoD in communications and sensor technology.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Software Development