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Join our cutting-edge generative AI (GenAI) platform, LIGER, created by its technology studio, LMI Forge. LIGER harnesses the power of advanced technology, data analytics, and the latest in machine learning and natural language processing to provide secure, private, and trustworthy GenAI solutions for government.

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.

A successful GenAI Project Lead will be highly skilled in project management, agile software delivery, communication, project planning, and financial management. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess the management skills to hold team members accountable to quality expectations and timelines, and respond swiftly to evolving client needs. A background in digital transformation and software development is highly desired. The GenAI Project Lead must demonstrate competency in leadership, strategic thinking, relationship management, multitasking, schedule management, and delivery excellence, while upholding the highest standard of ethical behavior.

• Management of complex Agile AI projects ensuring that goals, requirements, and outcomes are defined and that the appropriate resources are allocated

• Deeply understand the technical architecture of the tool, the tradeoffs between different algorithms and architectures, and explain these differences clearly to non-technical audiences

• Understand what is and is not possible given our solution architecture and the models being used and help customers understand which of their problems can be solved with LLMs

• Monitor team performance to ensure that projects are implemented, supported, and closed accurately and in accordance with key milestones and established project standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project's development and execution
• Foster positive working relationships with team members, client personnel, and leadership counterparts
• Prioritize tasks, set deadlines, and assign resources to each project
• Track cost, schedule, and performance, as well as prepare documents and develop project-specific policy, procedures, and report status to all levels
• Manage staffing requirements, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and execution
• Manage task assignments and oversight of personnel to ensure excellence in service delivery
• Prepare monthly cost reports and ensure such deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion and of high quality/accuracy. When appropriate, propose a plan to correct any cost variances or projected rate adjustments
• Ensure program compliance with government and corporate policies and mandates, and adherence to directives from governing entities
• Anticipate and resolve procurement challenges and problems, such as small business set-aside goals, certification requirements, and acquisition strategy
• Work with LMI and LMI business partners to pursue new business opportunities
• Support business development and bid and proposal efforts for opportunities, bringing together capabilities across LMI to define a solution that meets and exceeds client expectations

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Minimum of 5 years consulting experience
• Minimum 3 years project management and/or task leadership experience
• Experience with GenAI technologies and a strong point of view on how these tools can be combined to impact the government
• Experience in the areas of SDLC and Agile software development methodologies
• Technically adept and business-focused to interface across technical disciplines and senior leadership
• Product management or related product lifecycle experience
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a "client first" attitude
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to successful outcomes
• Exceptional organizational skills and a deep understanding of project management best practices
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and exhibit flexibility based on changing client needs
• High level of business acumen, ability to develop and implement strategy
• Strong connector - make insightful connections to bring the right people together to solve problems and grow the business
• Active Polygraph level security clearance required

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Master's degree or higher (MBA, Masters in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field)
• Prior experience running software development projects
• Experience with Intelligence Community projects preferred

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Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.