Engineering Branch Chief

🛡️ Lead the future of engineering excellence in the Pacific.

SOSi is seeking an accomplished Engineering Branch Chief to drive mission-critical engineering operations at Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu. This high-impact leadership role oversees multidisciplinary teams, technical execution, and strategic initiatives supporting a vital government mission in a fast-paced defense environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and quality assurance measures to ensure alignment with organizational goals and government/military standards.

• Establish long-term strategic plans for the engineering branch and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide objectives.

• Serve as the primary liaison between government/military USPACOM HQ customers and contractor engineering staff, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of technical objectives.

• Act as the senior representative for the engineering branch in cross-organizational and customer-facing engagements.

• Oversee the planning, communication, and execution of engineering tasks in accordance with government/military customer direction and timelines.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical staff across multiple disciplines and time zones, providing clear direction, supervision, and support to achieve project and organizational objectives.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth within the engineering branch.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and best practices, including government policies, cybersecurity requirements, and industry benchmarks.

• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to validate adherence to policies and procedures.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, ensuring the development of technical expertise and leadership within the team.

• Facilitate training initiatives and professional development opportunities for engineering personnel.

• Support proposal development by providing technical input, cost estimates, and resource allocation plans.

• Collaborate with program management on budgeting, resource planning, and staffing requirements for engineering projects.

• Monitor project performance, risk, and schedule to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of engineering solutions.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical engineering challenges.

• Represent the engineering branch in reviews, audits, and briefings, ensuring accurate and effective communication of technical achievements and challenges.

• Provide authoritative input during program reviews, customer briefings, and strategic planning sessions.

• Evaluate engineering processes, workflows, and tools to identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency.

• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance enterprise IT capabilities.

• Regularly interface with government/military customers to assess needs, expectations, and satisfaction with engineering services.

• Ensure engineering solutions are tailored to customer requirements and mission objectives.

• Compile and deliver comprehensive branch-level reports summarizing accomplishments, challenges, and resource needs to senior leadership.

• Ensure proper custody, accountability, and reporting of government-owned equipment and assets within the branch.