Executive Engineering Programs Lead (DoD, On-Site)

Waypoint Human Capital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint’s client is seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Directorate (DTT) within the Chief Engineer / Targets Systems Engineering Division (DTTE).

This role will serve as the central operational integrator and technical coordination lead for Targets Systems Engineering, supporting executive-level activities, task management, program documentation, and cross-organizational collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in engineering operations, systems engineering support, or technical program management.
• Experience coordinating executive briefings and meetings for senior leadership.
• Familiarity with DoD lifecycle documentation (CARD, SEP, RMP, PESHE, TEMP).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly Targets Systems Engineering staff meetings and prepare executive briefing materials.
• Submit weekly engineering updates to the MDA Directorate for Engineering (DE) with baselines, milestones, and accomplishments.
• Consolidate information for staff meetings and executive briefings; track ETRs and milestones.
• Prepare and route executive correspondence and action packages; lead DTTE historical summaries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Systems Engineering (desired)

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

ETMS2

Job description

Waypoint’s client is seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Directorate (DTT) within the Chief Engineer / Targets Systems Engineering Division (DTTE).

This role will serve as the central operational integrator and technical coordination lead for Targets Systems Engineering, supporting executive-level activities, task management, program documentation, and cross-organizational collaboration.