60851BR
Business Title Scientist
Group TSG
Location USA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington
Clearance Level Needed Secret
Category Scientific / Analytical
Job Duties and Responsibilities
ManTech is seeking an experienced scientist to provide subject matter expertise in support of homeland security science and technology projects. The successful candidate will have proven research and development (R&D) experience in relevant domains relevant to the development of advanced technologies applicable to the homeland security environment. Serving as a trusted technical advisor to government project managers, it is highly desirable that the candidate possess knowledge of the homeland security operational community including missions (e.g. Borders and Maritime Security, Aviation and Intermodal Transportation Security, Chem/Bio Defense, Critical Infrastructure Protection, etc.), operations, needs and cross-organizational interfaces.

General Responsibilities:

* Maintain awareness of the state-of-the-art advances in the applicable scientific/technical domain field of expertise and relevant applications to the homeland security environment.

* Assist customer in understanding end-user requirements, high potential advanced technologies and approaches to achieve operational solutions.

* Assist customer in defining scientific and technology project objectives, scope, technologies, methods, and evaluation criteria for proposals.

* Assess scientific and technical validity of proposed research methodologies and technologies; evaluate likelihood of project success; and, report results to the customer.

* Provide scientific and technical recommendations to improve research results and intended operational solution as appropriate.

* Monitor technical performance of scientific experiments and/or R&D projects; evaluate performer’s progress and performance; and, report findings to the customer.

Requirements:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering or related highly analytical field of study; Masters strongly desired.

- 5-7 years experience providing technical management support across advanced technology project portfolios in a complex R&D and/or system development environment.

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. This position requires demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, effective decision-making, excellent oral and written communication skillsand superiorinterpersonalskills. Efficient use of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint software.

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.

Qualifications Requires Bachelor's Degree in Astronomy, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Radiology, or Nuclear Science and two to four years of related experience.

Additional Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering or related highly analytical field of study; Masters strongly desired.

- 5-7 years experience providing technical management support across advanced technology project portfolios in a complex R&D and/or system development environment.
Degrees Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience 05-07 years w/Bachelors 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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