Engineering Resource Director - T3G

JOB SUMMARY:

The Trace3 Government Engineering Director is responsible for ensuring that key projects and engineering duties are fulfilled while providing leadership to members on their team.  The Engineering Director will be responsible for day-to-day operations of assuring programs are supported with the appropriate skills to achieve highest customer satisfaction and delivery. The Engineering Director is responsible for supporting team growth, mentorship and leadership throughout the employee life cycle.  

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage the regional engineering team, ensuring consistent achievement of utilization, bench costs, billable hours and program delivery targets.
• Drive talent acquisition by participating in the hiring process and onboarding new team members; provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support.
• Drive the technical growth, training, and certification of T3G engineers in key discipline areas as identified by Trace3 Government, OEM partners, and customer requirements.
• Represent team to Trace3 Government leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure issues, questions, and concerns of team members are addressed appropriately.
• Support company initiatives and effectively cascade objectives to team members, including communicating goals, services objectives, and corporate policy updates.
• Report on engineering team readiness, gaps, asks, technical performance, and key financial metrics.
• Coordinate with T3G program management to define gaps in engineering and work with recruiting and POH to acquire the talent and experience required to execute programs effectively, as well as balance team size to minimize bench costs and maximize utilization.
• Collaborate with the GM, RVPE, and Trace3 BU leadership on engineering capabilities and needs in support of the T3G region and customer requirements.
• Drive initiatives across their engineering teams to create efficiencies, cost optimization, and best engineering practices.
• Work with T3G Program Management Office to develop and monitor budgets for projects and programs, ensuring financial accountability and efficient resource allocation.
• After identified requirements from the PMO, the ERM aligns engineers to the identified tasks.
• Provide pre-sales assistance when needed for practice-specific projects and/or proposals while maximizing utilization and coordinating with Program Management on use of resources.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage team performance against utilization and productivity metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a track record of resolving complex operational challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Prior experience in team leadership, workforce planning, and performance management within a technical services or engineering environment.
• Approved to hold a US government security clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.