Engineering Project Lead

ASSURED INFORMATION SECURITY INC•City of Rome, NY

8d•$124,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for an Engineering Project Lead to support our Cyber & AI team to support AIS in delivering cutting-edge software and cyber solutions. This role will support a team of software engineers and research scientists in delivering mission-relevant solutions in support of DoD customers. It combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, program execution, and customer engagement. Additionally, this role will contribute to business development efforts including proposals, whitepapers, and IR&D initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical or analytical field with 5 years of experience in complex, high-stakes operational environments
Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing and/or mentoring teams
Demonstrated experience writing technical white papers and/or operational documentation
Proven track record managing and mentoring teams, developing SOPs, and conducting performance-oriented feedback
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical or analytical concepts for senior stakeholders and mission partners
Active TS/SCI, Poly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the growth of a team of software engineers and research scientists
Conduct regular 1:1s, support performance reviews, and career development conversations
Partner with the program manager to set clear goals and expectations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth
Assist with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding in support of program needs
Partner with program manager to plan, staff, and execute software and cyber task orders
Track engineering milestones, manage risks, and communicate status to government customers
Ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements, security standards, and schedule commitments
Coordinate across engineering, operations, and contracts teams to resolve blockers
Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of multiple projects that cut across different application areas.
Collaborate with technical and business teams to support whitepaper and proposal development that demonstrate the company’s capabilities, innovative solutions, and the value we provide to clients.
Coordinate and interact with existing and potential government customers to ensure the team is meeting their technical goals while setting clear technical boundaries to prevent scope creep.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that prioritizes team efficiency and the on-time delivery of high-quality results
Identify and mitigate bottlenecks across the software development lifecycle
Implement and refine engineering SOPs, workflows, and knowledge management practices
Where appropriate, drive adoption of Agile/Scrum methodologies and ensure consistent execution across teams