Installation Event Support Manager

Tessera is a national non-profit organization and government contractor committed to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities." The company takes pride in its mission-focused culture, guided by core values such as Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality. Tessera dedicates itself to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for its employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. The company operates within various sectors, supporting government projects and contracts with a focus on inclusivity and equal opportunity employment. Tessera prioritizes diversity and accessibility in all aspects of its hiring and employment practices.

The Installation Event Support Manager role is a full-time exempt position based in Colorado Springs, CO, specifically at the United States Air Force Academy. The compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience. This role involves leading the planning, coordination, and execution of institutional events at the Air Force Academy. The manager will act as the primary liaison between multiple stakeholders, ensuring the successful integration and management of facilities, infrastructure, emergency response, logistics, utility support, and operational requirements for institutional events. This position demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include representing the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron at event planning forums, coordinating civil engineering support requirements across departments, managing event logistics, and overseeing risk identification and conflict resolution related to event support activities. The role involves preparing executive-level briefings for senior leadership, building and maintaining relationships with military members, government civilians, and contractors. The manager is tasked with evaluating event plans for impacts on facilities, infrastructure, emergency response, environmental compliance, and recommending mitigation strategies. This position also requires leading site visits, readiness reviews, rehearsals, and after-action assessments to ensure all support needs are met and executable. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, problem-solving, organizational skills, and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.