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Requisition #
R58665
Locations
USA-MD-Bethesda
Posting Date
02/26/2025
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Acoustic Trial Director to join our team in Bethesda, MD.  This is an onsite position.

As an Acoustic Trial Director, you will play a critical role in planning and executing at-sea acoustic evaluations, leading a team of experts to analyze data and deliver insightful reports. You will be responsible for ensuring data quality in real-time, adapting to evolving objectives, and providing recommendations based on your findings. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital naval operations and lead a team of professionals in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Plan and conduct acquisition and analysis of at-sea acoustic evaluations

  • Lead a team to completion of analysis and reporting of at-sea results and recommendations

  • Ensure data quality in real-time, using personal judgment to determine the best course of action as evaluation objectives evolve

  • Prepare written technical reports identifying emergent issues and work with team members to present remediation recommendations

  • Must have a valid passport and be able to travel within the United States for meetings and site visits (Up to 25%)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited University, preferably in Engineering or Physics

  • 5+ years of experience with both submarine and surface ship acoustics

  • 3+ years of hands-on, demonstrated experience with navigation and/or piloting safety working with U.S. Uniformed Services ships

  • Served as an officer of the Deck (OOD) underway or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with acoustic measurement systems, in-water measurement arrays, hardware interfacing, and software development

  • Demonstrated track record of project management in system development and integration

  • Established experience coordinating U.S. Navy ship operations with test and evaluation program agendas

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance prior to starting this position

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time

  • Occasional movement within the office for communication and accessing resources

  • Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer

  • Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations and exchanging accurate information


The projected compensation range for this position is $86,500.00-$144,300.00. 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.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.