Description & Requirements
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 Systems Engineer to join our team!
Bring analytical and/or systems engineering experience to advise R&D and Acquisition Programs. Assist program managers in planning and executing systems engineering activities such as: conducting assessments of technology maturity, conducting technical reviews, managing technical risks, and developing requirements. Be an integral part of a fast-paced technical/systems engineering team that interfaces across multiple R&D, Acquisition, and Headquarters offices/programs. Must be 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 trade analyses, and conducting feasibility analyses
- Participating as a team member in conducting independent Technical Assessments of Acquisition Programs by analyzing technical artifacts, identifying sources of technical risk, and assisting the program to develop and implement risk mitigation plans
- Identifying technical risks and issues and working with program managers to address technical risks and issues
- Interfacing with Headquarters offices to communicate program status, risks, and issues
Minimum qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge working with Maritime/United States Coast Guard acquisition programs
- Technical and/or Systems Engineering experience (such as conducting technology maturity assessments, conducting technical reviews, managing technical risk, and developing requirements)
- Strong ability and interest in challenging the status quo with better options
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in dynamic and changing environments
- Comfortable paving new paths, managing resistance, and building consensus
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work in teams
Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policies
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.