Systems Engineer

Description & Requirements

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***This is for a future opportunity***


MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC ! This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

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:

• A Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years' experience is required.
• Technical and/or Systems Engineering experience (such as conducting technological 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
• Comfortable paving new paths, managing resistance, and building consensus

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policies
• Experience and knowledge working with Maritime/United States Coast Guard acquisition programs.

Clearance requirements:

• A current DHS Background Investigation is required prior to starting this position.
• Must have a current/active secret clearance.

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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. 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.


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