Description & Requirements
ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Innovation Specialists to join our team in the DMV area.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identify and implement innovative solutions to address challenging problems within the Department of Defense (DoD).
Contributing to the development of the organization’s innovation strategy and leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities for technological advancements and breakthrough innovations.
Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging technologies, developing trends, and potential market-disrupting technologies that can give the U.S. military a competitive advantage on the battlefield.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate and evaluate innovative ideas.
Assist personnel in transitioning ideas into viable concepts and prototypes.
Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and potential impact of innovative ideas and technologies.
Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and industry experts is crucial to fostering an innovation network and identifying opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Works closely with Legal and Intellectual Property Teams to protect and manage intellectual property rights associated with innovation projects.
Establish key performance indicators (KPI) and metrics to measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives.
Provides regular reports and insights to senior management supervises and mentors subordinate project and Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff members.
Basic Qualifications:
9 years of experience; with 5 years relevant to the position
Bachelors Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Strong knowledge and understanding of physics or engineering principles, with the ability to apply them to evaluate and develop innovative solutions.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative mindset to generate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
Multiple levels & locations available!
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience in the design and use of virtual reality or augmented reality (AR/VR), immersive simulation environments, high performance computing (HPC), or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies as they relate to performing engineering design development, maintenance, or disposal activities.
Experience in advanced technology research, innovation management, technology scouting, and/or research and development, preferably within a technical or engineering-focused industry.
Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Poly
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
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 person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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