COMM Account Lead

Archer; Herndon (VA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks an experienced Account Lead for the NRO Communications Systems Acquisition and Operations Directorate in Herndon, VA. You will own end-to-end account health, strategy, and outcomes, acting as the primary face to the client and managing senior relationships while driving delivery excellence and business expansion.

The role requires 15+ years in IT project management or systems engineering, with a proven track record in strategic planning, resource

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years in IT project management or systems engineering.
• Proven ability to manage financial performance and resource allocation.
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholder negotiation.

Aufgaben

• Define and own the integrated account strategy aligned to priorities and performance outcomes.
• Lead senior client relationships and act as primary point of coordination across the account.
• Manage IT projects across multiple disciplines and ensure disciplined execution.
• Monitor account health and intervene when outcomes are at risk.
• Own account-level performance management, risk mitigation, and course correction.
• Apply Scrum master techniques to optimize delivery and program execution.
• Make tradeoff decisions across growth, delivery, margin, and investment at the account level.
• Drive accountability for account-level revenue and recompete outcomes.
• Serve as the final alignment and escalation point for account decisions.

Kenntnisse

Strategic account leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile / Scrum techniques

Team facilitation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Account Lead to join our team in Herndon, VA. As the NRO Communications Systems Acquisition and Operations (COMM) Directorate Account Lead, you will serve as the single owner of the account, accountable for end-to-end account health, strategy, and outcomes across growth, delivery, and resource management. You will act as the primary face of the company to the client and manage senior client relationships while driving operational excellence and business expansion.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Define and own the integrated account strategy aligned to sector and enterprise priorities and performance outcomes
• Lead senior client relationships and serve as the primary point of coordination across the account
• Manage all aspects of a diverse IT project or multiple IT projects involving multiple disciplines within the IT function
• Ensure disciplined execution against account plans and priorities while evaluating account health and intervening when outcomes are at risk
• Own account-level performance management, escalation, risk mitigation, and course correction
• Employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices to optimize senior-level delivery and program execution
• Own account strategy, prioritization, and performance outcomes
• Make tradeoff decisions across growth, delivery, margin, and investment at the account level
• Drive accountability for account-level revenue, margin, and recompete outcomes
• Serve as the final point of alignment and escalation for account-level decisions
• Act as the single point of accountability for account outcomes while ensuring Program Managers and portfolio leaders retain delivery responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and operational familiarity within the NRO Communications Systems Acquisition and Operations (COMM) directorate, regarding all facets of complex mission operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT project management or systems engineering
• Proven experience managing the financial performance and strategic resource allocation of a business unit or large support function
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing multi-disciplinary teams and resolving high-level organizational challenges
• Experience developing and executing long-term strategic plans for technical programs or organizational entities
• Experience collaborating and negotiating successfully with senior internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the NRO mission environment, operational structure, and acquisition processes
• Proven self-starter with exceptional leadership skills and a track record of driving change across an enterprise

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.