Installation Event Support Manager
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift.
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 dependent on experience
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits at Tessera include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, paid time off
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking an Installation Event Support Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of institutional events at the U.S. Air Force Academy, ensuring seamless integration of resources, stakeholders, and operational support for successful event delivery. This role serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders, ensuring all facility, infrastructure, emergency response, logistics , and operational support requirements are integrated and executed successfully.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary representative for the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron (10 CES) at all institutional event planning forums.
- Act as the central point of integration for all Civil Engineer support requirements associated with Academy institutional events, ensuring coordination across multiple departments.
- Develop, coordinate, and synchronize event support requirements, ensuring all facility, infrastructure, emergency response, logistics , utility, and operational support actions are identified , assigned, tracked, and completed.
- Serve as the single point of accountability/contact for monitoring event support activities, identifying risks, resolving conflicts, etc .
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status updates , etc. to USAFA senior leaders, Group and Squadron leadership, and event planning teams.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior military members, government civilians, contractors, and more.
- Coordinate directly with event organizers and functional representatives across USAFA to ensure Civil Engineer support requirements are fully integrated into event execution plans.
- Evaluate event plans for impacts to facilities, infrastructure, emergency response capabilities, force protection measures, environmental compliance, and mission operations, recommending mitigation strategies as needed.
- Lead site visits, planning meetings, rehearsals, readiness reviews, and after-action assessments to verify Civil Engineer support requirements are understood and executable.
- Operate independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgment and initiative while managing competing priorities and rapidly changing requirements.
- Anticipate emerging issues, develop proactive solutions, and coordinate cross-functional responses to support successful execution of high-visibility Academy events and distinguished visitor engagements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Event Management, Public Administration, Project Management , Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field .
- 3–5 years of event management or project management .
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 , and event planning software.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines .
- Excellent communication / problem-solving skills and experience with stakeholder collaboration.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment .
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Date Posted: 07/27/2026
*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .
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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email [email protected] .
