LMI is seeking a Chief of Staff in the DC Metro area with demonstrated experience in senior military staff/operations who also has familiarity with tech to assist a United States Special Operations Command mission partner.
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.
This position is in-person and requires an active Top-Secret clearance.
As a Chief of Staff, you are expected to bring deep US Military experience including operations roles similar to a Brigade/Group Operations SGM or S3/J3. You have run a 3 shop and are a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on planning, staffing, and day-to-day US military operations. Ideally, you have also served as an XO or 1SG and excelled in those roles.
You are an expert with Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word.
You have experience in special operations, ideally in both a joint and US Army SOF unit.
You have experience interfacing with senior civilian and military leaders at the SES & GO level.
You know how to and will proactively solve unusual and/or complex problems with little or know direction given.
You have spent time in the pentagon and are familiar with operations there.
This is a role supporting a very fast-moving technical organization that is directly supporting the warfighter.
Desired Qualifications

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider, disrupting the traditional govcon model with commercial-grade technology that is ready day-one. Driven by mission impact and backed by hard-earned customer trust, we help federal agencies move faster and smarter—delivering where it matters most. Experience and innovation fuel the what; expertise and precision drive the how.
Our commitment to our customers means staying ahead of the curve—and their mission needs. Leveraging cutting-edge platforms, mission-ready AI, and iterative collaboration, we deliver real results and meaningful transformation for the U.S. government. The outcome: agencies that are more agile, more responsive, and always ready for what’s next.