Mantech

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