Installation Event Support Manager
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Installation Event Support Manager
Location: Colorado Springs CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift.
Compensation: $80000 - $90000 dependent on experience
Deadline: August 14 2026
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays paid time off
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development certifications and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking an Installation Event Support Manager to lead the planning coordination and execution of institutional events at the U.S. Air Force Academy ensuring seamless integration of resources stakeholders and operational support for successful event delivery.This role serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders ensuring all facility infrastructure emergency responselogistics and operational support requirements are integrated and executed successfully.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary representative for the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron (10 CES) at all institutional event planning forums.
- Act as thecentral pointof integration for all Civil Engineer support requirements associated with Academy institutional events ensuring coordination acrossmultipledepartments.
- Develop coordinate and synchronize event support requirements ensuring all facility infrastructure emergency responselogistics utility and operational support actions areidentified assigned tracked and completed.
- Serve as the single point of accountability/contact for monitoring event support activitiesidentifyingrisks resolving conflictsetc.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings status updates etc.to USAFA senior leaders Group and Squadron leadership and event planning teams.
- Build andmaintaineffective working relationships with senior military members government civilians contractorsand more.
- Coordinate directly with event organizers and functional representatives across USAFA to ensure Civil Engineer support requirements are fully integrated into event execution plans.
- Evaluate event plans for impactstofacilities infrastructure emergency response capabilities force protection measures environmental compliance and mission operations recommending mitigation strategies as needed.
- Lead site visits planning meetings rehearsals readiness reviews and after-action assessments to verify Civil Engineer support requirements are understood and executable.
- Operate independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic fast-paced environment exercising sound judgment and initiative while managing competing priorities and rapidly changing requirements.
- Anticipate emerging issues develop proactive solutions and coordinate cross-functional responses to support successful execution of high-visibility Academy events and distinguished visitor engagements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree inBusiness Administration Event Management Public Administration ProjectManagementEngineering Operations Managementora relatedfield.
- 35 years ofevent management or project management.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft365and event planning software.
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellentcommunication/problem-solving skillsand experience with stakeholder collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
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Date Posted: 07/27/2026*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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