TASK ORDER MANAGER

Quantum Research International Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research International Inc in Colorado Springs seeks a Task Order Manager / Systems Integration Engineer to provide leadership in program management and technical integration for DoD systems. With over 10 years of experience required, the role involves ensuring successful task order execution and collaboration across teams.

Benefits include a competitive salary, an active clearance requirement, and opportunities for career progression in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supporting Department of Defense programs.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Extensive experience in command, control, communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage task order execution and customer engagement.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for operational systems.
• Facilitate collaboration among government organizations.

Skills

Department of Defense experience

Technical program management

Leadership skills

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando, FL and Tupelo, MS.

Mission

Quantum is seeking a Task Order Manager / Systems Integration Engineer to provide program management leadership and technical integration expertise in support of complex Department of Defense (DoD) information systems and mission support programs. This position is responsible for task order execution, customer engagement, requirements development, stakeholder coordination, and collaboration among operational users, engineering teams, and government representatives.

Task Order Management Responsibilities

• Serve as the contractor's Task Order Project Director.
• Act as the primary interface between the company and Government representatives, including customer leadership and oversight personnel.
• Manage all aspects of task order execution under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Provide first-line management and leadership for personnel assigned to the task order.
• Ensure task order objectives, technical requirements, deliverables, milestones, and schedules are executed successfully.
• Monitor task order performance, budget execution, staffing levels, and resource utilization.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate efforts across all branches.
• Develop and present status reports, technical briefings, metrics, and executive summaries.
• Support workforce planning, employee development, performance reviews, and mentoring activities.

Systems Integration Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical advisor supporting mission-critical operational systems.
• Facilitate requirements development, analysis, prioritization, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, operational users, and technical teams to support system enhancements and capability improvements.
• Translate user needs into technical requirements and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support technical teams by providing operational context and mission understanding.
• Participate in system testing, validation, demonstrations, and operational assessments.
• Represent the organization during customer meetings, working groups, and technical exchanges.
• Provide technical guidance during system integration and deployment activities.

Governance and Stakeholder Leadership

• Facilitate collaboration among government organizations, mission partners, technical teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional working groups and integrated project teams.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are effectively captured, evaluated, and incorporated into program activities.
• Support strategic planning, coordination, and decision-making forums.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supporting Department of Defense programs.
• Extensive experience supporting Department of Defense command, control, communications, information systems, or related mission systems.
• Experience integrating complex operational capabilities into enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated success managing technical programs, projects, or task orders in a DoD environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer engagement skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of Analytics and providing findings in presentation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing DoD technical programs, projects, or task orders.
• Strong leadership, customer engagement, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, requirements management, and systems integration processes.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, working groups, and executive briefings.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
• Ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affidantive Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.