Contract Strategy Specialist – Commercial Innovation, Acquisition Strategy

LMI

Acquisition strategist at LMI collaborating on government procurement and technology modernization. Engaging with key stakeholders to deliver transformative technology solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct market, acquisition, and competitive analysis to identify emerging government technology priorities, contracting opportunities, and industry trends.
Develop and implement strategies to identify and secure government contracts.
Monitor evolving acquisition trends, customer priorities, and industry developments to inform strategic growth and technology investment decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with technical, solutioning, pricing, legal, contracts, and business leaders to support compliant, timely, and competitive submissions.
Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, key officials, and industry partners.
Represent the organization in customer engagements, conferences and industry meetings.
Ensure alignment with government regulations, contractual obligations, and internal governance standards across complex technology and R&D portfolios.
Conduct ongoing contract and acquisition research to remain current on FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, policy updates, and emerging acquisition authorities.
Provide strategic contractual guidance and risk-informed recommendations related to technology transition, productization, commercialization, and mission delivery objectives.
Drive contract strategy, review, negotiation, and execution activities that enable delivery of innovative software, hardware, AI, and platform-based solutions.
Provide guidance on SBIR/STTR regulations, intellectual property rights, data rights, OTA considerations, and other acquisition strategies supporting innovation and product adoption.
Contribute to the modernization and continuous improvement of contracting policies, processes, and tools to support scalable technology delivery.
Enable the successful transition of technologies and capabilities into scalable, mission ready solutions supporting customer outcomes and enterprise growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on complex acquisition and contractual matters
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and executive briefing skills
Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively within fast-paced, cross-functional, and evolving environments
Experience supporting technology-focused initiatives involving software, hardware, AI, digital modernization, or product-based solutions preferred
Proficiency with relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, government, or related field
Ability to travel and meet directly w/ key clients in partnership with our business leaders
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

government contractingprocurementproposal evaluationcontract negotiationpricingpolicy compliancestrategic contractual guidancerisk-informed recommendationstechnology transitiondigital modernization

Soft Skills

analytical skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementnegotiation skillsexecutive briefing skillsindependent operationcollaborative workadaptability

Certifications

U.S Government security clearance