Forward Deployed Engineer

ManTech International Corp

DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$141,500–$236,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Automation, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Delivery Management, Documentation, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Field Trials, Government Contracts, Government Intelligence, High School Diploma, Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE), Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Agencies, Internet Security, JavaScript, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Needs Assessment, Office Equipment, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, Vulnerability Scanners
LOCATION
DC
POSTED
30+ days ago

General information

Requisition #

R68624

Locations

USA-DC-Washington

Posting Date

06/11/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

  • This is for a future opportunity*

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our team in Washington, DC. The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the Sponsor's system accreditation efforts, to include creating Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation, responding to/implementing/documenting required controls, and completing required tasks/actions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead complex end-to-end deployments of frontier models in production alongside strategic customers while managing technical delivery from prototype to stable production.

  • Build full-stack systems using Python and JavaScript that deliver customer value, while maintaining system baselines and configuration management items.

  • Embed closely with customer teams to understand their needs, guide adoption, and document required security controls.

  • Scope technical work, sequence delivery, remove blockers early, and maintain a robust library of technical documentation.

  • Make critical trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality to adjust plans, protect delivery, and recommend process improvements.

  • Codify working patterns into tools, playbooks, or building blocks while conducting routine vulnerability scanning across networks.

  • Share field feedback to help internal teams improve model behavior and optimize how systems meet all requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in Information Systems Security or engineering and technical deployment.

  • Experience delivering complex systems in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and navigating complex data flows.

  • Experience writing and reviewing production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or comparable stacks.

  • Experience building or deploying systems powered by LLMs or generative models and understanding how model behavior affects product experience.

  • Experience with Spec Driven Development, Harness Engineering and/ or Agentic Solutions.

  • Knowledge of RAG, Hybrid RAG, MCP

  • Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation across a large team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS, Azure or other Cloud/ AI Certifications

  • Experience with primary cyber risk, compliance automation tools, or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.

  • Knowledge of Palatir and/or Databrinks.

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. 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 its 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 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.

About the Company

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ManTech International Corp

Our Mission Our mission is empowering our nation through a diverse and skilled workforce securely delivering innovative technology, consulting services and digital solutions for our customers’ mission success, every day. Our Vision Our vision is Securing the Future as the most trusted partner for U.S. Defense, Intelligence and Federal Civilian customers through the power of One ManTech. When these agencies think of an essential partner for their national and homeland security needs, they think ManTech. Our Values Our values are grounded in a bedrock of truth, integrity and caring for each other and the mission. We hold steadfast to: • TRUST – We earn and protect the trust of our customers, employees and investors through an enduring foundation of respect, fairness, credibility and honoring our commitments, always. • INCLUSION – We are an inclusive, diverse and talented workforce with a passion for mission success, intellectual capital, creativity and integrity. Our high ethical standards and investment in our people build confidence with our customers. • QUALITY– We deliver exceptional quality to customers through differentiated technology solutions and an uncompromising focus on excellence, value and innovation.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://www.mantech.com/about