Sr. Program​/Project Lead Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Program/Project Lead with Security Clearance
Location: Fort Huachuca

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 www.

Empower.ai . 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 hands-on technical execution with senior-level leadership across cybersecurity, operational engineering, enterprise sustainment, and field services. You will be responsible for ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and mission-ready, 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 mission-critical projects and programs, with responsibility for scope, schedule, risk, and cross-functional coordination
* Project and program management for AI/ML-enabled 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 senior-level 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 break-fix support, including incident, problem, and change management for mission-critical 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 decision-making, and improve operational performance
* Lead or contribute to technical documentation and reporting, including system design plans, build guides, enterprise technical procedures, after-action reports, and operational briefings using Government-approved 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 mid-level personnel across cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and field service functions, supporting workforce development and mission continuity
* Support on-site 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 Prefe rred

Qualifications:

* DoD 8570 / 8140 certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP, Security+, CE certifications)
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