Senior Acquisition and Program Management Task Lead (Customs and Border Protection)

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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>LMI seeks a Senior Acquisition and Program Management Task Lead to support Customs and Border Protection programs. The Task Lead will provide leadership and oversight across acquisition support for a large, complex set of CBP portfolios supporting mission-critical activities. The Task Lead leads a team of contractor acquisition and program management professionals, ensuring high-quality delivery of acquisition products and services, driving innovation and process improvements, and collaborating closely with DHS program managers, contracting officials, and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong customer-service mindset, deep acquisition expertise, and proactive engagement capabilities. This role requires on-site presence in Washington, DC five days per week.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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. 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