Tetra Tech · 1 month ago
SME/Team Lead, Program, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)/ Analytical and Enterprise Support Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (PATAE IDIQ), Courthouse, Virginia
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a SME/Team Lead to direct a team of subject-matter experts for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Program, focusing on program management, technical support, and analytics to ensure policy-compliant deliverables.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for assigned task orders, providing subject‑matter expertise, technical direction, and day‑to‑day oversight of SME personnel
Translate task requirements into work plans, technical approaches, and deliverable schedules; coordinate task execution with project managers and other teams
Review, validate, and approve technical products for accuracy, adherence to standards, and policy compliance prior to submission to the Government
Mentor and supervise SMEs: assign work, monitor performance, provide technical coaching, and support professional development to maintain mission readiness
Coordinate cross‑functional integration with systems engineering, test & evaluation, IT operations, analytics, and program offices to ensure coherent technical solutions
Implement and follow quality control procedures, capture lessons learned, and propose corrective actions to improve deliverable quality and efficiency
Track task‑level progress and risks, escalate issues appropriately, and provide input to project reporting (status, technical, and schedule updates)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline
Minimum ten (10) years of relevant technical experience with DoD systems, test & evaluation, IT operations, or advanced technology programs
Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams and supervising SMEs delivering multi‑discipline work products
Proven ability to produce, review, and approve technical deliverables that meet government standards for accuracy and policy compliance
Strong written and oral communication skills; experience presenting technical findings to CORs and senior stakeholders
Eligible for or holding required security clearance as specified in task orders
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical or management field
Management Professional Certification (PMP) or similar certificate
Prior experience supporting DSCA, security cooperation programs, or other DoD headquarters activities
Demonstrated success managing surge/contingency staffing and rapid task mobilization for short‑notice task orders
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
Recent News
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