Account Executive, Science & Technology

ManTech; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Herndon, VA seeks a motivated Account Executive to own the S&T account, manage senior client relationships, and drive end-to-end strategy, delivery, and resource management.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure disciplined execution of account plans, and advance growth and recompete outcomes within USG environments, balancing risk, margin, and mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT project management or systems engineering.
• Proven experience managing the financial performance and strategic resource allocation of a business unit or large support function.
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing multi-disciplinary teams and resolving high-level organizational challenges.
• Experience developing and executing long-term strategic plans for technical programs or organizational entities.
• Experience collaborating and negotiating successfully with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of directing and executing complex innovation initiatives within USG environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the integrated account strategy aligned to sector and enterprise priorities and performance outcomes
• Lead senior client relationships and serve as the primary point of coordination across the account
• Manage all aspects of a diverse IT project or multiple IT projects involving multiple disciplines within the IT function
• Ensure disciplined execution against account plans and priorities while evaluating account health and intervening when outcomes are at risk
• Own account-level performance management, escalation, risk mitigation, and course correction
• Employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices to optimize senior-level delivery and program execution
• Own account strategy, prioritization, and performance outcomes
• Make tradeoff decisions across growth, delivery, margin, and investment at the account level
• Drive accountability for account-level revenue, margin, and recompete outcomes
• Serve as the final point of alignment and escalation for account-level decisions
• Act as the single point of accountability for account outcomes while ensuring Program Managers and portfolio leaders retain delivery responsibilities
• Deep understanding of the USG1 mission environment, operational structure, and acquisition processes

Skills

IT project management

Systems engineering

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

USG experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Account Executive to join our team in Herndon, VA. As the Directorates of Science and Technology (S&T) Account Execuitve, you will serve as the single owner of the account, accountable for end-to-end account health, strategy, and outcomes across growth, delivery, and resource management. You will act as the primary face of the company to the client and manage senior client relationships while driving operational excellence and business expansion.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define and own the integrated account strategy aligned to sector and enterprise priorities and performance outcomes

• Lead senior client relationships and serve as the primary point of coordination across the account

• Manage all aspects of a diverse IT project or multiple IT projects involving multiple disciplines within the IT function

• Ensure disciplined execution against account plans and priorities while evaluating account health and intervening when outcomes are at risk

• Own account-level performance management, escalation, risk mitigation, and course correction

• Employ scrum master techniques in Agile development practices to optimize senior-level delivery and program execution

• Own account strategy, prioritization, and performance outcomes

• Make tradeoff decisions across growth, delivery, margin, and investment at the account level

• Drive accountability for account-level revenue, margin, and recompete outcomes

• Serve as the final point of alignment and escalation for account-level decisions

• Act as the single point of accountability for account outcomes while ensuring Program Managers and portfolio leaders retain delivery responsibilities

• Deep understanding of the USG1 mission environment, operational structure, and acquisition processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT project management or systems engineering

• Proven experience managing the financial performance and strategic resource allocation of a business unit or large support function

• Demonstrated leadership experience directing multi-disciplinary teams and resolving high-level organizational challenges

• Experience developing and executing long-term strategic plans for technical programs or organizational entities

• Experience collaborating and negotiating successfully with senior internal and external stakeholders

• Proven track record of directing and executing complex innovation initiatives within USG1 environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven self-starter with exceptional leadership skills and a track record of driving change across an enterprise

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with ability to obtain favorable Polygraph is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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