Missile Defense Engineering Operations Lead

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC in Huntsville seeks an Engineering Operations Lead to synchronize Targets Systems Engineering and coordinate high-tempo executive rhythms for DoD programs. You will manage challenging tasking, craft executive briefings, and drive lifecycle documentation across multiple directorates and prime partners.

You will lead cross-directorate communications, ensure timely executive updates, and support annual CARD and PESHE activities with strict OPSEC controls and DoD protocols.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing operational battle rhythms for senior leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and DoD document workflows.
• Experience with ETMS2 or similar DoD systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive engineering battle rhythm and weekly division staff meetings.
• Coordinate agency-level integration updates to MDA Directorate for Engineering.
• Prepare and deliver post-review Executive Summaries to agency leadership.
• Serve as the primary DTTE Action Officer in ETMS2 and triage taskers.
• Oversee governance and lifecycle documentation (CARD, PESHE).

Skills

Operational rhythms

Executive briefings

DoD Form 100

Staff Summary Sheets

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

ETMS2

Microsoft 365

Job description

APEX TK LLC in Huntsville seeks an Engineering Operations Lead to synchronize Targets Systems Engineering and coordinate high-tempo executive rhythms for DoD programs. You will manage challenging tasking, craft executive briefings, and drive lifecycle documentation across multiple directorates and prime partners.

You will lead cross-directorate communications, ensure timely executive updates, and support annual CARD and PESHE activities with strict OPSEC controls and DoD protocols.