60528BR
Business Title Cyber Security R&D
Group TSG
Location USA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington
Clearance Level Needed Secret
Category Scientific / Analytical
Job Duties and Responsibilities
ManTech is seeking a highly qualified Computer Scientist with extensive experience in critical information infrastructure protection and Internet security systems analysis/engineering. This position requires working collaboratively with industry, academia, National Laboratories, Federal Agencies, and international partners. The successful candidate will have experience conducting cyber security threat analysis to identify emerging threats, participating in the development of advanced technical solutions that enhance the security of national and global information infrastructures, and performing transition planning for the commercialization of next generation cyber security solutions.

General Responsibilities:

* Serve as the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert and provide technical inputs to relevant project documentation including: white papers, Requests for Information solicitations to industry/research organizations, project status reports,

* Develop or assist in the development of project plans for new cyber security technology-based solutions and transition resultant state of-the-art tools, advanced technologies, and software to viable commercial products and services.

* Interface with federally funded research organizations developing advanced technical cyber security solutions; participate in technical interchange meetings and key milestone reviews to assess funded project status and continued feasibility.

* Assist in the development of entrance and exit criteria for key project milestone reviews and execute technical interchange meetings and formal reviews with funded contractors to ensure fullexecution of contractual requirements.

* Provide technical evaluation and independent assessments of submitted concepts at various stages of R&D phases including test and evaluation of prototype system/product to validate alignment to technical requirements and cost feasibility.

* Provide technical management oversight of a program portfolio comprised of multiple concurrent projects at various stages in the lifecycle and assign appropriate technical support resources to monitor and track execution;continually assess the status of critical path activities and contractual deliverables to proactively identify and mitigate potential project risks related to cost, schedule and technical performance.

* Provide technical direction of less experienced technical staff, if required.

Requirements:
· Must have, at minimum, BS/BA degree in Engineering,Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems. (MS or PhD degree is beneficial)
· Requires 10-12 years ofdirect, relevant experience serving as a technical project manager in a complex R&D and/or system development environment.

* Certifications in FCSP, Information Assurance, INFOSEC, and/or Network Security strongly desired.

* Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated experience implementing SELC requirements and Federal Agency Acquisition Directives; DHS AD 102 experience strongly desired.

* Proficient in all MS Office Suite applications as well as automated toolsets required for effective management of project schedules/milestones, resource allocations, risks, and operational/technical requirements.

Other Skills Required:Must be customer and mission focused,engaging in an open free exchange of ideas that challenge the status quo and seek better and more efficient ways of doing business, and working in a positive, professional and collaborative manner.Requires demonstrated effective technical leadership in a dynamic, fast paced environment and an ability to quickly adapt and respond to changing priorities. The candidate will serve as a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert and may be expected to effectively represent project(s) status to senior government officials, congressional representatives, external stakeholders, and industry partners – strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills a must.

Clearance: The ability to obtain a Secret clearance and a favorable Suitability Background Investigation and to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required. A current DHS or DHS Component Suitability strongly desired. Miscellaneous: Candidates must be willing to work in Washington DC.
Qualifications Requires Bachelor's Degree in Astronomy, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Radiology, or Nuclear Science and ten to twelve years of related experience.

Degrees Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience 10-12 years w/Bachelors Degree
07-09 years w/Masters Degree
Position Type FT
Date Required 15-Feb-2013
Shift Day
Overview For more than 40 years, ManTech employees have been solving complex problems for the national security community. We are comprised of approximately 10,000 talented employees around the world. We adhere to the simple, no-nonsense values on which ManTech was founded more than four decades ago, aligning squarely with the mission objectives of our customers. As our customer base continues to expand and diversify, we continue to diversify our workforce and solutions. Half our employees have a military background, and more than 70 percent hold a government security clearance. As a leading provider of innovative technology services and solutions for the nation's defense, security, space, and intelligence communities; we hold nearly 1,000 active contracts with more than 40 different government agencies.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries, is concerned that it fulfill 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, Special Disabled Veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or Other Protected Veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) 218-6000. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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