Engagement Lead, Air Force (TS/SCI)

ASI Government; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ASI Government seeks an Engagement Lead to serve as the senior accountable leader for a complex Air Force client engagement in Dayton, Ohio. You will oversee contract performance, client relationships, and delivery oversight while guiding workforce leadership and strategic opportunities.

The role demands 8+ years of federal program leadership, a current DoD clearance, and proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and executive stakeholders in a high‑visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Current and Active DoD/DOW TS/SCI clearance
• 8+ years leading complex Air Force programs or engagements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and executive stakeholders
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality outcomes in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for Air Force leadership
• Oversee execution of contract tasks, deliverables, and workstreams
• Manage scope, schedule, staffing, quality, and budget across the engagement
• Identify follow‑on opportunities and engage growth and capture teams

Skills

Air Force portfolio leadership

Client leadership

Strategic advisory

Executive stakeholder management

Contract performance management

Job description

Departmental Function

Engagement Lead, Air Force Portfolio

Location

Able to work on-site in Dayton, Ohio Monday-Thursday

Clearance

DoD/DoW TS/SCI Required

Job Overview

The Engagement Lead serves as the senior accountable leader for the successful execution of a complex Air Force client engagement. The role oversees overall contract performance, client relationship management, integrated delivery oversight, workforce leadership, and identification of follow‑on opportunities that advance client mission outcomes.

This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility leadership role with direct influence on client trust, mission outcomes, and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for Air Force client leadership
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with government stakeholders across the engagement
• Provide strategic advice, issue resolution, and actionable recommendations aligned to mission priorities
• Lead executive meetings, status reviews, decision forums, and stakeholder engagements

Delivery and Execution

• Oversee execution of all contract tasks, deliverables, and workstreams
• Ensure alignment of scope, schedule, staffing, quality, and budget across the engagement
• Establish and maintain delivery governance, performance tracking, and escalation mechanisms
• Drive resolution of complex delivery, stakeholder, and operational issues

Team and Workforce Leadership

• Lead a small multidisciplinary team of consultants and SMEs
• Set expectations for quality, responsiveness, collaboration, and client service
• Coach task leads and develop future leaders across the engagement
• Partner with recruiting and leadership to ensure the engagement has the right talent mix

Financial and Operational Management

• Monitor contract performance, burn, margin, subcontractor performance, and resource utilization
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation or corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, reporting obligations, and internal management expectations
• Support program reviews and executive decision‑making with accurate, timely data

Growth and Account Expansion

• Identify follow‑on opportunities, adjacent needs, and strategic issues that can be addressed through trusted delivery
• Partner with growth and capture teams on on‑contract growth, option years, recompete planning, and targeted new work
• Contribute client insight and engagement strategy to proposals and account planning
• Help position the firm as a long‑term strategic partner to the Air Force client

Minimum Requirements

• Current and Active DOD/DOW TS/SCI
• 8+ years leading complex Air Force programs, engagements, or mission‑support initiatives
• Demonstrated success serving as a senior client‑facing leader on high‑visibility federal engagements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, multiple workstreams, and executive stakeholders
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality outcomes in dynamic, matrixed environments
• Strong understanding of Air Force operations, acquisition, modernization, logistics, readiness, or other relevant mission areas
• Experience identifying and shaping follow‑on work through client trust and performance credibility
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with contract performance management, staffing strategy, and financial oversight
• Interest in close engagement and collaboration with our AI and Data Practice teams
• Able to work on‑site in Dayton, Ohio Monday‑Thursday

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting sUAS programs and/or conducting Industrial Base assessments
• Experience leading implementation efforts; e.g., Industrial Base, Workforce Management, Organizational Development

Work Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: Able to work on‑site in Dayton, Ohio Monday‑Thursday
• Desired Start Date: ASAP

Why Join ASI Government?

• Work on high‑impact, high‑visibility projects that improve government services
• Collaborate with experienced consultants in strategy, analytics, and organizational development
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and mission‑driven environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (viewable on our careers site)

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