Cyber Operations Officer

Overview

LMI is seeking a dynamic Cyber Operations Officer to drive advanced cyber operations while enabling mission success through strategic planning, intelligence integration, and process optimization. This role blends operational cyber expertise with organizational effectiveness, ensuring that complex AI-driven threats are addressed through coordinated, data-informed, and mission-aligned efforts. This position requires an active TS SCI with Polygraph.

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, deployment, and execution of cyber efforts focused on AI-enhanced capabilities
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities within adversary AI infrastructure and related systems
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to enable synchronized cyber operations and strengthen cross-functional mission alignment
• Support strategic planning efforts by coordinating and executing initiatives that drive mission enablement and process improvement
• Assess organizational strategies, processes, and resource requirements to identify impacts and support effective mission execution
• Design, refine, and document procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and repeatability of mission activities
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and enhance organizational capabilities
• Evaluate business and management processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and performance
• Recommend and facilitate implementation of improved processes, tools, and best practices
• Develop and deliver operational and executive briefings, translating complex technical and AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Prepare and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber operations
• Active TS SCI with Polygraph
• Experience analyzing, targeting, or defending against AI-enabled or emerging technology threats
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and process improvement initiatives within complex organizations
• Strong analytical skills with experience in performance data collection, aggregation, and interpretation
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to senior, non-technical stakeholders
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams, organizations, or agencies in high-tempo environments
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Target salary range: $162,000 - $200,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean