Aviation Programs Lead - MAGTF S&T, TS/SCI

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented PROJECT MANAGER to join our team in STAFFORD, VIRGINIA . This position supports the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) Branch with a wide variety of tasks, including continuous research, documentation, and managing developmental projects related to crewed and uncrewed aviation capabilities. Responsibilities Provide expertise on the aviation element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Guide planning of science and technology (S&T) projects from start to completion by managing schedule, budget, resources, and processes. Ensure program execution and activities adhere to contractual requirements and internal USMC/DOD policies. Set, communicate, and track goals for program according to strategic objectives. Support/facilitate technical meetings, working groups, reviews, and briefings to include developing reports, presentations, and associated documentation, and providing post-meeting summaries/meeting minutes. Provide USMC leadership with timely assessments of project performance, as well as early identification of (and intervention in) top-level issues and risks that are impacting (or may impact) performance. Participate in technology demonstrations and formal testing events (both in a lab and field environment). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years aviation experience in Navy or USMC. Experience managing developmental projects and responsibilities with contractors for cost, schedule, and performance. Excellent and proven ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively with customer/sponsor stakeholders and senior/executive leadership in government and industry. Outstanding organizational skills, team-oriented mindset, and ability to work successfully in fast-paced, diverse, and virtual team environments. Experience with the concept of Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). Preferred Qualifications Graduate of a service-level weapons school. Experience in the force modernization and air order of battle concepts. Familiarity with aviation elements and their employment. Experience within the acquisition and requirements framework, particularly focused on S&T and RDT&E work for the development of new equipment. Clearance Requirements Must have an active/current TS/SCI security clearance. Physical Requirements The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. #J-18808-Ljbffr MANTECH