Chief Technology Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Technology Engineer to lead innovative technology initiatives for the Navy Segment. This fully remote role involves strategic oversight and collaboration across teams to architect solutions that enhance business growth and customer engagement. The successful candidate will drive advanced technological initiatives, including AI and cybersecurity, while ensuring alignment with mission objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology solutions in defense and intelligence sectors, making a significant impact on the Navy's operational capabilities. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for technology, this role is a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical leadership roles.
• Experience with US Navy technical teams and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and roadmap for Navy Segment.
• Architect solutions for new business and customer engagement.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to drive contract acquisition.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Systems Engineering

AI and High-Performance Computing

Cybersecurity

Cloud and Data Solutions

Digital Transformation

Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Chief Technology Engineer to join our team .* The position is fully *Remote.
As the Mission/Enterprise IT Chief Engineer for the Navy Segment you will play an important role in providing critical solutions to the Navy and growing the Navy business at ManTech. From strategy and roadmap development to leading key technology initiatives and participating in the competitive bid process you will be play an important role within our Navy team. You will serve as a pivotal leader bridging internal engineering excellence with external strategic relationships. By driving innovation and ensuring alignment with key contracts-including GSA Alliant 2, DoD IAC Program Management Office, DISA/DITCO, and NAVFAC-the Mission/Enterprise IT Chief Engineer will play a crucial role in securing and maintaining ManTech's competitive edge
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serve as Segment primary Mission/Enterprise IT Chief Engineer POC for the Navy customer.
- Lead customer tech exchanges and coordinate same with other tech leaders within the Segment
- Lead technical strategy and resulting roadmap in support of Segment strategy and associated go-to-market plans.
- Work directly with the ManTech Navy Technology Director and the Innovation & Capabilities Office (ICO)
- Collaborate across ManTech to architect solutions in support of new business, customer demonstrations and engagement, and promote growth.
- Architect solutions and identify investments to align with long-range strategic pursuits and initiatives in the existing portfolios and adjacent markets.
- Product owner for technical artifacts and deliverables generated in response to RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, and whitepapers for the Segment.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, engagements, and round tables.
- Lead university engagement and community outreach initiatives for next gen talent.
- Lead initiatives around concepts, criteria and best practices for design and engineering.
- Lead advanced technological initiatives like AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to increase the quality of engineering services provided.
- Lead engineering teams in delivering secure, high-quality solutions tailored to defense, intelligence, and federal mission needs.
- Represent ManTech in client engagements, aligning engineering strategies with both mission objectives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to increase contract acquisition rates and generate a strong ROI on business development efforts.
- Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholders under contracts such as Cybersecurity and C5ISR, ensuring measurable success through cost-effective solutions
- Ability to build positive customer relationships and engage with all levels of customer and ManTech stakeholders
- Ability to build positive internal relationships across the organization to include mentoring the technical SME community
- Ability to think and operate on both the strategic and tactical levels
- Up to 25 % travel mainly Conus
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in technical field, additional 6 years comparable work experience in tech sector might be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 15+ years of professional experience working with technical SMEs in a technical field
- 5+ years of working in a technical leadership position with the US Navy
- Experience developing go-to-market plans as a technical leader with cross-functional teams
- Experience in systems engineering, AI and High-Performance Computing, Cloud and Data Solutions, Cybersecurity and Compliance, and Digital Transformation and Innovation.
- Experience and ability to write technical competitive proposals
- Existing relationships in NAVWAR (including PEO Digital, PEO MLB, PEO C4I)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred
- Active TS Clearance
- Experience with large scale Enterprise IT programs
- Active-duty military experience, particularly with the US Navy
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, particularly when presenting technical topics to a non-technical audience
Clearance Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as computer printer
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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