Sr. Program/Project Lead

Sr. Program/Project Lead

Job ID


2026-8670

Job Locations

US-AZ-Fort Huachuca

Category


Program / Project Management

Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Program/Project Lead , you will operate at the intersection of mission, technology, and leadership-supporting Army efforts to defend, operate, and sustain the IT environment. Based at Fort Huachuca, this role combines handson technical execution with seniorlevel leadership across cybersecurity, operational engineering, enterprise sustainment, and field services.

You will be responsible for ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and missionready, guiding RMF and ATO sustainment activities, overseeing Tier II/III operations, and advising government leadership on risk, resilience, and operational improvements. This position is ideal for senior military or industry professionals who want to continue making a direct impact on Army readiness while mentoring and leading technical teams in a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead missioncritical projects and programs, with responsibility for scope, schedule, risk, and crossfunctional coordination
• Project and program management for AI/MLenabled solutions and IT modernization initiatives, including strategic planning, risk management, and alignment with enterprise transformation objectives
• Lead and support cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and sustainment activities across Army enterprise IT environments supporting missions at Fort Huachuca and supported locations
• Provide seniorlevel Risk Management Framework (RMF) leadership, including ATO sustainment, security assessments, POA&M development and management, continuous monitoring oversight, and compliance documentation in eMASS and related systems
• Perform or oversee Tier II and Tier III operational engineering and breakfix support, including incident, problem, and change management for missioncritical enterprise systems
• Lead and support network, systems, and cybersecurity operations, including ACAS vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance, endpoint security, configuration management, and remediation planning
• Provide technical leadership for operational engineering and sustainment, including system baseline management, testing and validation in controlled environments, lifecycle support, and implementation of approved changes
• Interface directly with government stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts, and senior leadership to assess risk, recommend technical solutions, support decisionmaking, and improve operational performance
• Lead or contribute to technical documentation and reporting, including system design plans, build guides, enterprise technical procedures, afteraction reports, and operational briefings using Governmentapproved templates and repositories
• Support change, configuration, and release management (CCRM) activities, including coordination with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and validation of security and interoperability impacts
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and midlevel personnel across cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and field service functions, supporting workforce development and mission continuity
• Support onsite and field activities, including system installations, site surveys, Move/Add/Change actions, and operational support as required at Fort Huachuca and other supported locations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred depending on tasking)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent military/industry experience)
• 10 -15+ years experience across one or more of the following:
  • Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
  • Network or Systems Engineering
  • IT Operations / Enterprise Sustainment
  • Field Services or Operational Engineering
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity and IT operations frameworks, including RMF, NIST 800-53, ITIL, and DoD cyber workforce requirements
• Ability to lead teams, work independently, and operate in mission-critical environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD 8570 / 8140 certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP, Security+, CE certifications)
• Prior service or direct support experience at Fort Huachuca
• Experience supporting NETCOM, Army Cyber Command, or enterprise DoDIN operations
• Background in mentoring or technical leadership roles

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to move between buildings and facilities
• Ability to travel up to 10% as mission requires

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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