Strategic Program Support Specialist

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a skilled and experienced Strategic Program Support Specialist to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days a week onsite and 1-2 days remote.

• Serving as the technical lead and project manager for providing high-level Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Division Directors and Program Managers, ensuring that RDT&E activities are conducted with scientific rigor and operational relevance
• Providing technical and programmatic support for the oversight and integration of complex systems into the DHS Component operational environments
• Providing support to the federal program manager in the development of Program Management Plans (PMPs), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), defining program scope, developing strategic roadmaps and Spend Plans for multi-million dollar RDT&E initiatives to ensure alignment with DHS S&T objectives
• Supporting Resource Oversight, including the review of program budgets and spend plans, detailed evaluation of fiscal performance, and contribution to Resource Allocation Plans to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds
• Facilitating the development of procurement documentation and requirements in strict alignment with the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and DHS Instruction 102‑01‑001
• Participating in Technical Execution and Oversight by offering recommendations for complex engineering and RDT&E initiatives, and tracking the full program lifecycle from design and testing through system integration, transition, and commercialization
• Supporting Schedule & Risk Mitigation by maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to track milestones, manage interdependencies, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Acting as a primary liaison between performers, subject matter experts, and federal leadership to promote collaboration across matrixed teams and public/private sector stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or additional equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of work experience in Systems Engineering, Acquisition, S&T Program Management, or Test and Evaluation
• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience preparing acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategies
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes
• Knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and transitioning technologies into operational environments

• Familiarity with DHS Instruction 102‑01‑001 and the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Experience supporting technical programs through R&D phases, integration, and transition planning

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations