MilTech Technical Team Lead

MilTech is a DOD and DHS Partnership Intermediary with the mission to accelerate the transition of new technology to the U.S. government. See MilTech for further information. Duties and Responsibilities The Technical Team Lead (TTL) duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide technical expertise for project scoping efforts. Lead technical coordination and communication with all project stakeholders including customer, vendors, subject matter experts (SMEs), internal MilTech components, and project team. Lead technical project team and support project progress by coordinating day-to-day tasking of Solutions Engineers (SEs) and Project Engineers (PEs). Review all customer deliverables, including reporting, for technical adequacy and accuracy and also manage customer and vendor communications in relation to specific technical project tasking. Participate in design reviews, technical audits, and quality assurance processes, providing information/feedback as needed. Develop and maintain technical documentation, guidelines, and best practices, and lead technical project teams in the incorporation of those practices. Work with technical advisor(s), MilTech Portfolio Manager, government and vendor partners to clarify technical requirements as necessary to ensure alignment with program office goals. Provide troubleshooting support alongside the technical advisor(s) to resolve complex technical issues during development, integration, or implementation. Represent MilTech as the Technical Project Lead in front of government partners, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders on projects as needed. Act as sole MilTech representative when necessary. Proactively engage with relevant vendors and/or industrial bases, maintaining relationships along with awareness of capabilities and emerging technologies. Comply at all times with the MilTech Confidentiality Agreement governing non-disclosure of information encountered in the course of your duties, and the MilTech Technology Control Plan governing security and work controls. Required Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated progressive and extensive experience providing technical expertise and working collaboratively with a variety of highly technical DOD and other federal government projects and various stakeholder groups, including understanding and translating project needs and requirements into clear objectives and tasks.

Demonstrated progressive and extensive experience leading MilTech technical projects and/or teams, including the management of all technical resources, tools, and processes. Demonstrated experience managing project cost, schedule, compliance, and performance of all technical aspects of overarching project efforts. Active, or previously held, security clearance. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated experience with MSU and State of Montana processes and procedures. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or design engineering. The Successful Candidate Will Excel in the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Communication
• Clearly articulate the technical needs of projects in terms of government partner requirements, major milestones and tasks associated with those milestones, and resources and capacity of the technical team. Collaboration
• Work effectively across MilTech internal teams (project management, operations, technical, etc.), external vendor teams, and government partner teams to deliver according to project scopes and Portfolio Manager strategic goals. Leadership
• Provide direction to the technical team, make recommendations, provide guidance, and make rapid decisions, all in alignment with recommendations from the Technical Advisor and Portfolio Manager strategic goals. Adaptability
• Adjust recommendations or project strategy as project requirements, technologies, or priorities evolve. Emotional and Social Intelligence
• Assess situations and people and adapt to their engagement appropriately and effectively.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. This position requires possessing and maintaining a DOD National Security Clearance and Common Access Card ( CAC ) , and/or meeting other government-defined restrictions appropriate for work level and access. Other security-related requirements will include receiving favorable background checks by state and federal agencies pursuant to federal law and regulations. Successful candidate must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws, which may require proof that candidate is a U.S. person. Per 22 CFR §120.15, U.S. person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). This position requires ability to travel via all modes of transport when necessary to interact with DOD and/or DHS customers, including travel throughout the Continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawaii, U.S territories and possessions, and possibly other worldwide locations. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 3 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on March 27, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.