NISSC 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Development Manager (EMD)
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking our next Engineering & Manufacturing Development Manager
As the EMD Manager on the NISSC 3 program you will oversee projects of varying scale with a particular focus on Engineering Maintenance and/or Depot-related activities aligned to EMD efforts. You will manage integrated schedules team assignments and resource allocation and ensure risks issues and dependencies are effectively identified escalated and resolved.
You will facilitate project status meetings track key metrics maintain project documentation and coordinate among technical logistical and government stakeholders. You provide senior-level leadership across multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with program and EMD objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of EMD-related projects and workstreams within the NISSC 3 program.
Develop maintain and manage integrated project schedules milestones dependencies and critical paths.
Coordinate team assignments and resource allocation across engineering logistics maintenance and other disciplines.
Identify track and escalate project risks and issues; drive mitigation strategies and contingency planning.
Ensure compliance with all contract deliverables documentation and reporting requirements.
Facilitate recurring status meetings; capture decisions actions and risks/issues and track them through closure.
Track and report project performance metrics (e.g. schedule adherence deliverable completion risk status) to program and government leadership.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation including schedules status reports risk/issue registers and change records.
Oversee coordination and communication between technical logistical and government stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
Provide leadership and direction across multiple projects or tasks to achieve EMD and broader program objectives.
Support continuous improvement of project management and EMD-related processes tools and reporting.
Qualifications
710 years of experience managing complex projects or programs preferably in IT cyber systems engineering or maintenance/EMD environments.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams managing integrated schedules and coordinating resources.
Proven experience with risk and issue management including escalation and mitigation planning.
Experience preparing and delivering project status reports and presentations to senior and government stakeholders.
Bachelors degree in: Information Technology (IT) / Cybersecurity / Computer Science (CS) / Information Systems (IS) / Data Science / Software Engineering OR equivalent DoD/Military training and experience in project/program management or related field.
Active Secret clearance at time of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
One or more of the following strongly preferred:
- SecurityX / CASP
- DAWIA PM Practitioner
- GSEC
- Security (Security CE acceptable)
Notice of Anticipated Employment Opportunities
These positions are being posted in anticipation of future employment opportunities which may become available beginning around June 2026. Actual hiring and start dates will depend on contract award organizational needs and other factors. Candidates may be considered for these or similar positions as opportunities arise.
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EEO Statement
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®