Special Programs & Joint Initiatives SME - Military veterans preferred

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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 Special Programs & Joint Initiatives (SPJI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a Department of State (DOS) contract providing protective technology services at U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world. The SME will assist the Protective Technology Branch with developing a vision for ensuring the integration of all current Protective Technology Equipment and transitioning to the best NextGen equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The SPJI SME maintains a vision of technological developments related to all aspects of Protective Technology Equipment (PTE) to include radios, trackers, electronic countermeasures, mobile video systems, and radars.
• Ensures the Protective Technology Branch (PTB) is properly allocating resources to address current and potential RF threats directed against DOS facilities and personnel.
• Determines the parallel development of Software Defined capabilities that support the future PTE.
• Serves as the primary advisor to the PTB Chief for all RF threats that are ground or aerial based.
• Coordinates the Research & Development of the next generation equipment for the PTB.
• Plans, coordinates, synchronizes and monitors the Testing & Evaluation of current and new PTE.
• Engages and represents PTB interests and requirements with the RF Community of Interest to include the Interagency, Coalition Partners, Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) and Industry.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements business process improvement for these identified capabilities and operations.  
• While serving primarily within CONUS, the SPJI Technical SME may be required to travel to and support multiple locations overseas.
• The SPJI SME will demonstrate and apply a broad knowledge of specialization through successful completion of complex assignments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Communications Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Graduate degree in one of the above disciplines is desired but not required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of technical and related expertise with PTE.
• Previous experience supporting the Department of State.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are highly desired.
• Capable of understanding how MATLAB or similar software development tools are utilized by third party engineering teams to complete data analysis and derive results.
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively with no supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have strong attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows operating systems and office automation software (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint).

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be eligible for a TS/SCI to meet full performance requirements.

Travel Requirements:

• CONUS and OCONUS travel to various special projects and joint initiatives.
• OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Mainly works in an indoor office environment- uses a computer and other office equipment and moves about to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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