Business Process Improvement Sme
LMI is seeking a Business Process Improvement SME to support an intelligence agency client in identifying, analyzing, and modernizing critical business operations. The ideal candidate brings experience applying structured process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, BPMN, or human-centered design to modernize workflows and enable efficient, sustainable change. This role partners directly with mission and functional leaders to understand challenges, map current processes, and design future-state solutions that reduce inefficiencies and enhance organizational performance. The selected candidate will help translate strategy into action by developing recommendations, implementing improvements, and building a culture of continuous improvement that drives measurable mission impact. 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 civilian 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
- Process Mapping & Documentation
- Identifying Inefficiencies & Bottlenecks
- Data-Driven Decision-Making Analysis
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- SOP Development & Standardization
- Training & Change Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in business, management, industrial engineering, or a related field.7+ years of experience leading or supporting business process improvement, organizational transformation, or performance management initiatives within federal or defense environmentsDemonstrated experience applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN, or human-centered design.Proven ability to map and analyze business processes, identify pain points, and develop actionable recommendations.Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong facilitation, analytic, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work collaboratively and iterate products with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Ability to work with a team of professionals in a remote environment on expedited timelines.Ability to be comfortable working in ambiguous situations and with unclear direction.Active TS / SCI required. CI Polygraph required for the position; candidates without a current polygraph will be sponsored for upgrade.Desired Skills :
Master's degree in business administration, organizational development, or a related fieldLean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent advanced process improvement certificationExperience supporting business transformation or modernization efforts within the Intelligence Community or Department of DefenseFamiliarity with data analytics, process automation, or digital transformation toolsDemonstrated ability to develop executive-level briefings, performance metrics, and implementation roadmapsStrong interpersonal skills with a record of building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups