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Chief Engineer

Arcfield
Louisville, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Responsibilities

This position is located at our offices in Louisville, Colorado. The position is hybrid with one day remote per week.

  • Applicants must have a passion for innovation and ability to work in a collaborative environment while rapidly delivering on individual tasks.
  • Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Often heads one or more sections or a small department.
  • Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business and organic growth opportunities as necessary.
  • Fosters collaboration and communication across a matrix organization of technical SMEs.
  • Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Responsible for all phases of the program budget.
  • Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software.
  • Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting and interviewing.
  • Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
  • Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 16-18 years of experience OR Master's degree with 14 years of experience OR PhD with 10 years of experience
  • Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
  • Experience managing Aerospace program that exceeds $50M
  • Intimate knowledge and demonstrated successful execution of project management best practices
  • Experience managing technical resources with competing priorities
  • Experience managing complex project schedules
  • Experience managing resource forecasts, program financials, and burn charts

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $145,868.79 Max: $350,520.52
EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Analex Corporation, Arcfield without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


 

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