National Security, Science & Technology

Our Expertise

Almost two-thirds of our national security science and technology (S&T) employees—72%—hold an advanced degree, including 34% with doctorates (PhD, DVM, and MD) and 12% possess multiple advanced degrees. Our team includes members focused on basic scientific research, chemical and biological weapons, radiation emergencies, real-time surveillance, and outbreak and response measures as well as acquisition support, training and exercises, and testing and evaluation. Our experts in clinical veterinary and human medicine, infectious disease, and medical diagnostics have experience in biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) lab techniques, sample handling, and transport of lethal pathogens, and are proficient with personal protective equipment, decontamination and isolation techniques, and medical countermeasures (MCMs).

LMI pairs scientific and technical knowledge with intimate understanding of clients’ cultures, operations, and procedures to advance mission objectives. Proficiency in contract management and administration within the domestic, international security, and foreign policy communities ensures activities proceed on schedule and on budget. Cleared team members have experience working in classified environments and traveling to support clients overseas. 

Our Support

LMI’s scientific, technical, and programmatic expertise augments client activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design to implementation. Core services include the following:

Global Countering WMD (CWMD) Threat Monitoring and Analysis

Subject matter experts well versed in the global WMD landscape monitor state and non-state actors of concern, track ongoing threat developments, and perform research and data analysis on threat activities, vulnerabilities, and trends.

Project Design and Program Management

LMI plans and coordinates client engagements, such as didactic seminars, workshops, and training exercises. These outcome-driven events bring multisector stakeholders and partners together to develop skills, strategies, best practices, and recommendations that advance client objectives. Our facilitators are experienced at appealing to a culturally diverse set of stakeholders. Outcomes are presented to client leadership and other stakeholders to demonstrate program efficacy and guide next steps. LMI also solicits and comprehensively evaluates third-party proposals, recommending implementations with high potential to advance threat reduction activities.

Communications, Strategy Development, and Leadership Support

LMI devises strategy and policy documents as well as accompanying communications, including speeches, talking points and media guidance, memos, white papers, trip books, and formal interagency correspondence. LMI works closely with clients to ensure leadership is current on all activities and that priorities are conveyed to key audiences.

Budget and Administrative Management

LMI’s comprehensive support encompasses the entire financial lifecycle, including grant and proposal writing and management, budget planning, and transparent reporting that expresses the value of client initiatives.

Advancing Technologies

LMI conducts rapid assessments and demonstrations to identify, test, integrate, and field emerging CBRN and CWMD technologies.

Requirements Development and Sustainment Support

LMI supports our government customers in informing and defining their CBRN and CWMD requirements; developing, testing, and evaluating acquisition milestones; and supplying full lifecycle systems engineering and integration sustainment. 

Current and Former LMI Customers

• DTRA, Joint Science and Technology Office–Chemical and Biological Technologies Department (RD-CB)
• Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
• Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (HHS ASPR)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CWMD
• DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• DHS S&T
• JPEO for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRND)
• Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs (OASD[NCB/CBD])
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC CBC)
• U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC)