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General information

Requisition #
R60979
Locations
USA-NM-Albuquerque
Posting Date
06/06/2025
Security Clearance Required
Top Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with ManTech! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with ManTech!

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Director, Project Management, Directed Energy to lead our directed energy (DE) portfolio within the Air Force & Space Division in Albuquerque, NM. This position is onsite at ManTech’s ABQ office.

You will be responsible for maintaining current projects, managing and mentoring program managers within the DE portfolio, and developing new business opportunities in the directed energy and space areas. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage current program managers within the directed energy portfolio.
  • Develop new business opportunities aligned with the directed energy portfolio’s core competencies of directed energy and space systems, as well as other ManTech Practice Areas: Intelligent Engineering, Cyber, Data/AI, and Digital.
  • Responsible for meeting financial goals for the DE portfolio.
  • Program Manager for the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (JDETO) program.
  • Engage with the Department of Defense (DoD) in key engineering areas including lasers, high power microwaves (HPM), optics, lethality, and modeling and simulation.
  • Lead the Albuquerque ManTech site by assuring a motivated, compliant and efficient operation.
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a Science or Engineering field.
  • 15+ years of overall experience within the DoD customer environment.
  • 3+ years leading and managing multiple programs or teams exceeding 10 people.
  • Proven track record of successful program delivery with measurable business outcomes.
  • Extensive technical experience and knowledge of DE (laser and/or HPM) systems. Professional relationships within DoD, industry, and academia.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in a related field or an MBA.
     

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active Top-Secret clearance
     

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

ManTech International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.