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Project Lead
Job ID: 2612009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Date Posted: May 1, 2026
Category: Program Management
Subcategory: Program Mgmt
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
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.
Location Requirement:
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.
Key Responsibilities
Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in guiding high-impact, mission-critical initiatives. Core responsibilities include:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
To lead successfully in this role, you must bring deep expertise and a proven track record in engineering leadership and rapid-response project management and execution:
Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) projects.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical teams in a prototyping or innovative development environment.
At least 3 years of experience in project, program, or task management, with demonstrated proficiency in managing risk and driving results.
Matrixed Team Leadership: Proven ability to effectively manage matrixed and geographically dispersed teams across diverse functions.
Certification: Project Management Certification (PMP) or equivalent credential.
Desired Qualifications
Ideal candidates will bring additional expertise to further elevate their impact on the AF TENCAP mission:
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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