Hybrid Chief Engineer - DHS Tech Strategy & Leadership

Archer; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to recruit a career and customer-oriented Chief Engineer for Washington, D.C. This hybrid role requires deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within DHS or DoW acquisition ecosystems.

The position involves executive-level leadership, strategic oversight, and close collaboration with DHS components. The role demands proven ability to guide prototype development, produce senior-level briefings, and ensure secure-by-design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in test and evaluation.
• 3+ years of experience with prototype development projects.
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle.
• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level technical leadership and strategic oversight for scientific research, innovation, development, and technology strategies.
• Establish long-term research and development priorities that align with S&T and DHS Headquarters objectives.
• Oversee scientific methodologies, data collection, and analysis processes to ensure validity and reliability.
• Act as a liaison between customers and external stakeholders and other DHS components.
• Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure-by-design solutions that bridge the gap between theoretical algorithms and operational DHS requirements.
• Ensure all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards.
• Bridge mission requirements and technical implementation to support procurement decisions.

Skills

Test & evaluation

Prototype development

Technical reporting

Senior leadership briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Sciences

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering/Sciences

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to recruit a career and customer-oriented Chief Engineer for Washington, D.C. This hybrid role requires deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within DHS or DoW acquisition ecosystems.

The position involves executive-level leadership, strategic oversight, and close collaboration with DHS components. The role demands proven ability to guide prototype development, produce senior-level briefings, and ensure secure-by-design