SME Team Lead

SME Team Lead
Location: Hill Air Force Base, Utah | Full-Time | Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

About ELB
E.L. Blake Corporation (ELB) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission-critical operational and technical support to the U.S. Department of Defense, with a focus on U.S. Air Force mission planning systems. ELB delivers highly skilled personnel and scalable solutions that ensure system readiness, operational compliance, and mission success across global environments.

Position Overview
E.L. Blake Corporation is seeking an experienced SME Team Lead to oversee technical personnel and mission planning support operations at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

This position provides day-to-day leadership to on-site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and System Support Representatives (SSRs) supporting U.S. Air Force operations across multiple locations worldwide. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership skills and the ability to coordinate teams, resolve operational challenges, and maintain consistent mission support across all supported locations.

Why Join ELB
Take on a leadership role that directly contributes to U.S. Air Force mission readiness. You'll guide a team of technical professionals, collaborate with program leadership and military stakeholders, and help ensure mission planning systems remain reliable and operational across supported locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of on-site SMEs and SSRs across multiple locations, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Set clear expectations, manage daily priorities, and ensure teams have the staffing and technical resources needed to support mission requirements.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, updates, and maintenance of U.S. Air Force mission planning systems and related hardware.
• Help resolve technical challenges, coordinate solutions across teams, and keep program leadership informed of significant issues.
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development while ensuring team activities meet contract and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Aeronautical Science, or a related field, OR four
  (4) years of relevant IT work experience
• Demonstrated experience leading technical or operational teams
• Experience supporting mission planning systems, IT systems, or Department of Defense environments
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with DoD IT infrastructure, mission planning software, or related technical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams within a defense contracting environment
• Familiarity with military aviation operations, exercises, or contingency environments
• Former military aircrew experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Responsible Time Off (RTO) – flexible time off policy
• Paid sick leave annually
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance