Strategic Program Support Specialist

ManTech

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acquisition Strategy, Budgeting, Corrective Action, Documentation, Financial Analysis, Homeland Security, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Integration Testing, Leadership, Office Equipment, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Technical Review, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Test Design, Testing, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

30+ days ago

MANTECH seeks a skilled and experienced Strategic Program Support Specialist to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days a week onsite and 1-2 days remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Serving as the technical lead and project manager for providing high-level Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Division Directors and Program Managers, ensuring that RDT&E activities are conducted with scientific rigor and operational relevance

+ Providing technical and programmatic support for the oversight and integration of complex systems into the DHS Component operational environments

+ Providing support to the federal program manager in the development of Program Management Plans (PMPs), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), defining program scope, developing strategic roadmaps and Spend Plans for multi-million dollar RDT&E initiatives to ensure alignment with DHS S&T objectives

+ Supporting Resource Oversight, including the review of program budgets and spend plans, detailed evaluation of fiscal performance, and contribution to Resource Allocation Plans to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds

+ Facilitating the development of procurement documentation and requirements in strict alignment with the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and DHS Instruction 102-01-001

+ Participating in Technical Execution and Oversight by offering recommendations for complex engineering and RDT&E initiatives, and tracking the full program lifecycle from design and testing through system integration, transition, and commercialization

+ Supporting Schedule & Risk Mitigation by maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to track milestones, manage interdependencies, and implement corrective actions as needed

+ Acting as a primary liaison between performers, subject matter experts, and federal leadership to promote collaboration across matrixed teams and public/private sector stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or additional equivalent work experience

+ 10+ years of work experience in Systems Engineering, Acquisition, S&T Program Management, or Test and Evaluation

+ Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership

+ Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle

+ Experience preparing acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategies

+ Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes

+ Knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and transitioning technologies into operational environments

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Familiarity with DHS Instruction 102-01-001 and the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)

+ Experience supporting technical programs through R&D phases, integration, and transition planning

Clearance Requirements:

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust 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.

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