Lead Systems Engineer - Chem/Bio

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Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Systems Engineer – Chem/Bio to join our team!

Bring chem/bio experience to advise and support Research and Development (R&D) and Acquisition program managers to plan, design, develop, test, and transition chem/bio solutions. Be an integral part of a fast-paced technical/systems engineering team that interfaces across multiple R&D, Acquisition, and Headquarters offices/programs. Must able to critically analyze issues, think outside-the-box; work in dynamic/changing and fast-paced environments; build consensus among diverse stakeholders; and work in teams

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Advising program managers in planning and executing systems engineering/technical activities such as:

• Conducting assessments of technology maturity
• Conducting technical reviews
• Assessing and managing technical risks
• Analyzing technical artifacts
• Developing requirements
• Developing technology roadmaps
• Developing conceptual architectures
• Developing transition strategies
• Analyzing business processes
• Assessing program solutions
• Conducting trade studies
• Conducting cost/performance and feasibility analyses
• Developing technical objectives and measures
• Analyzing technical artifacts
• Identifying sources of technical risk
• Developing risk mitigation plans and strategies

• Assessing strategic-/mission-level needs

Minimum qualifications:

• Technical management of Chem/Bio programs
• General knowledge in Homeland Security Mission, Operations, Programs, and Policies
• The ability and drive to develop a comprehensive understanding of the applicable mission space and understand the operations and the environment to develop a conceptual view of what is needed from a materiel solution standpoint to improve mission performance.
• The ability to understand what the necessary technologies are to bring a specific material solution concept into existence.
• The ability to define the technical activities and associated technical risks to mature a technology to support a specific mission application.
• Technical Systems Engineering and Analysis skills, tools and methods
• Technical evaluation, project analysis, risk mitigation, technical writing, preparation of briefings, process tailoring, and data management
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to self-direct, obtain consensus, and work in teams
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and effective decision making

Preferred qualifications:

• Technical or Operational experience within the applicable DHS mission domains is preferred, but not mandatory.
• In-Depth knowledge of DHS acquisition processes and policy.

Clearance requirements:

• A current DHS Background Investigation is required to start
• A current secret clearance is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $130,500-$217,500. 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, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’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.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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