Information Warfare Solutions Developer

MANTECH; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Stafford, VA seeks an Information Warfare Solutions Developer to advance SIGINT, EW, Cyber Operations, and IW solutions. You will drive development of innovative capabilities and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with defense priorities.

Responsibilities include prototyping using AI/automation, analyzing gaps in workflows, and guiding technical pathways from concept to operational transition, with a strong emphasis on project management and security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, chemistry, mathematics, and/or data science/data engineering or related field with 8+ years in SIGINT/EW/Cyber Operations; 5+ years hands-on engineering and development.
• Experience with software/model development, data pipelines, systems integration, and prototyping at the tactical level.
• Working knowledge of DoW digital platforms and enterprise/operational systems (unclassified and classified).
• Expertise in automation, AI, and ML concepts for IW with ability to engage with technical SMEs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, briefing Senior Government personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical advisor and engineer for IW R&D projects and integration pathways.
• Develop prototype capabilities using coding, automation, AI for sensing, targeting, decision-support, and manage sprint plans.
• Analyze shortfalls across SIGINT, EW, Cyber, IW workflows and present data-driven recommendations.
• Assess proposals for alignment with capability gaps and provide hands-on support for internal initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders to synchronize capabilities, roadmaps, and performance metrics.
• Implement risk management within IW domain to identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

SIGINT/Cyber EW

EW/Cyber Operations

AI/ML concepts

Project management

Communication skills

Prototyping & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Data Science

Tools

Open-source frameworks

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and client-oriented INFORMATION WARFARE SOLUTIONS DEVELOPER to join our team in STAFFORD, VA. In this role you will provide expertise towards advancing the understanding, adoption, and deployment of innovative Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Operations, and IW solutions in support of our Nation’s Defense. You will initiatives are executed optimally utilizing modern technical approaches and methods coupled with a strong project management discipline to tackle operational problems through the creation of viable technical pathways.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as a principal technical advisor and engineer for IW research and development projects including evaluating technical approaches and defining integration pathways for operational use of advanced IW technologies that ensure Marine Corps and Department of War (DoW) capability development activities are aligned with standards and operational priorities; technically sound; and positioned for transition into operational units and/or programs of record.
• Develop small to large-scale prototype capabilities using advanced techniques (e.g., coding, automation, artificial intelligence, etc.) for sensing, targeting, automation, and decision-support operational and tactical capabilities, while actively managing project plans, budgets, and resources through rapid development sprints utilizing open-source frameworks to accelerate mission delivery.
• Conduct in-depth analyses to identify critical shortfalls across SIGINT, EW, Cyber, and IW workflows and mission systems, and formulate actionable courses of action, develop targeted technical solutions, and present data-driven recommendations to leadership to resolve complex, high-stakes operational deficiencies.
• Assess project proposals in alignment with capability gaps for technical feasibility and efficiency, providing hands‑on support for internal initiatives to bridge Marine Intelligence Program (MIP) and non‑MIP capability gaps.
• Serve as the primary liaison between organizational and external stakeholders to synchronize advanced technical capabilities development and delivery, roadmaps, and performance metrics that inform strategic leadership investment decisions.
• Implement and oversee risk management processes within the IW capabilities domain to identify and mitigate technical, operational, and integration risks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’s degree in computer science, chemistry, mathematics, and/or data science/data engineering or related field and at least 8 years’ experience in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW) or Cyber Operations of which 5+ years of verifiable, hands‑on engineering and development experience building and deploying practical system and software solutions for mission‑specific.
• Experience with software/model development, data pipelines, systems integration, and prototyping at the tactical level, with a strict focus on applied engineering rather than theoretical research.
• Working knowledge of DoW digital platforms and software solutions to include enterprise implementations and operational/ tactical systems at unclassified and classified levels.
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning concepts, including algorithm development and analysis, model training, evaluation, and deployment applicable to IW at sufficient depth to engage with technical SMEs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing and providing briefings and decision memos to Senior Government personnel including General Officers, Senior Enlisted, and Senior Executive Service/ Civilians using common business tools and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks with keen attention to detail, functioning effectively both independently and within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying and integrating advanced techniques and solutions towards technical intelligence mission sets.
• Background in developing solutions for signals analysis and processing.
• Experience with DoD experimentation and RDT&E initiatives, rapid acquisition, or transition processes.
• Familiarity with Navy/Marine Corps systems, operations, and organizations
• Prior military service or direct support to operational units.
• Experience supporting or leading large multi-organization interdisciplinary technical teams.

Clearance Requirements

Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of supporting field exercises, including lifting up to 50 lbs., traversing rugged terrain, and traveling via military tactical vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary/ desk position 50% of the time, occasionally and communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve clearly delivering briefings/ presentations.