Engineering Operations Lead – DoD Programs

IGNITE; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking an Engineering Operations Lead in Huntsville, AL, to drive executive briefings, schedule coordination, and program governance across DoD and national security programs. This full-time role is based at the customer site with telework optional per requirements.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end staff rhythms, manage executive summaries, and ensure compliance with OPSEC and lifecycle documentation, contributing to mission-critical defense projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional DoD/federal program experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Technical Management, or related STEM.
• Experience leading executive briefings and staff scheduling for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive briefing consolidation and staff summaries.
• Coordinate weekly division staff meetings and action tracking.
• Manage DoD lifecycle documentation and card updates.
• Oversee classified tasking routing with OPSEC adherence.
• Support program governance and historical data collection.

Skills

Executive briefing

Staff coordination

DoD process knowledge

Governance & lifecycle

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Ignite is seeking an Engineering Operations Lead in Huntsville, AL, to drive executive briefings, schedule coordination, and program governance across DoD and national security programs. This full-time role is based at the customer site with telework optional per requirements.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end staff rhythms, manage executive summaries, and ensure compliance with OPSEC and lifecycle documentation, contributing to mission-critical defense projects.