SME Team Lead

E. L. Blake•Hill Air Force Base, UT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

E.L. Blake Corporation is seeking an experienced SME Team Lead to oversee technical personnel and mission planning support operations at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The role provides day-to-day leadership to on-site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and System Support Representatives (SSRs) who support U.S. Air Force operations across multiple locations worldwide. The position combines technical expertise with team leadership, coordination, operational problem-solving, and responsibility for consistent mission support. The team lead guides technical professionals, collaborates with program leadership and military stakeholders, and helps keep mission planning systems reliable and operational across supported locations. The role also supports U.S. Air Force mission readiness.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Aeronautical Science, or a related field, or four years of relevant IT work experience.
Demonstrated experience leading technical or operational teams.
Experience supporting mission planning systems, IT systems, or Department of Defense environments.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with DoD IT infrastructure, mission planning software, or related technical systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing geographically dispersed teams within a defense contracting environment.
Familiarity with military aviation operations, exercises, or contingency environments.
Former military aircrew experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of on-site SMEs and SSRs across multiple locations, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Set clear expectations, manage daily priorities, and ensure teams have the staffing and technical resources needed to support mission requirements.
Oversee installation, configuration, updates, and maintenance of U.S. Air Force mission planning systems and related hardware.
Help resolve technical challenges, coordinate solutions across teams, and keep program leadership informed of significant issues.
Support onboarding, training, and professional development while ensuring team activities meet contract and security requirements.