Project Lead

SAIC • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Lead for the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 initiative, you will play a pivotal role in leading cross-functional teams to deliver advanced prototype solutions that meet the rapidly evolving needs of the United States Air Force. This high-visibility position requires a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record in managing technically sophisticated teams and facilitating the end-to-end delivery of innovative solutions. In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of discrete AF TENCAP projects, from initial concept through successful transition. Leveraging your project management expertise, you will lead workforce planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, and technical execution to ensure mission success. Project durations typically range from 6–18 months, with scope and complexity varying across efforts. Larger initiatives will require full‑time focus, while smaller projects may be managed concurrently, up to five at a time. Your leadership will extend across a matrixed team of engineers, mission specialists, technical writers, cybersecurity experts, trainers, testers, and software developers. Beyond technical execution, you will serve as a vital interface between your team, AF TENCAP, and mission partners—translating complex technical objectives into actionable outcomes while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This position requires candidates to be local to the Colorado Springs area and capable of working onsite as needed to support project execution and engagement with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven track record in managing technically sophisticated teams.
• Experience facilitating the end-to-end delivery of innovative solutions.
• Project management expertise.
• Ability to lead workforce planning, scheduling, risk mitigation, and technical execution.
• Experience leading matrixed teams of engineers, mission specialists, technical writers, cybersecurity experts, trainers, testers, and software developers.
• Ability to serve as an interface between teams, AF TENCAP, and mission partners.
• Ability to translate complex technical objectives into actionable outcomes.
• Ability to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Candidates must be local to the Colorado Springs area.
• Capability to work onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cross-Functional Teams: Lead matrixed engineering and operational teams to deliver rapid prototypes, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance align with project objectives.
• Full Lifecycle Project Management: Manage projects from inception to transition, including scheduling, workforce utilization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with AF TENCAP and mission partners, gathering requirements, aligning objectives, and ensuring mission goals are met.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for non‑technical stakeholders to enable informed decision‑making.
• Alignment with Program Goals: Work with PMO managers to confirm project alignment with contractual requirements, programmatic expectations, and AF TENCAP priorities.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly project updates, EACs, ETCs, and technical data packages to stakeholders on time and with accuracy.
• Innovation and Efficiencies: Identify emerging technologies and improved methodologies that enhance project execution and support TENCAP objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed