Security Task Lead

ManTech; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 142,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

ManTech seeks a Security Task Lead to join our Linthicum, MD team. You will provide overall management of contractor personnel, coordinate between Government and Contractor, and ensure compliance with the PWS while maintaining program documentation.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, SFPC certification, and experience managing security programs of similar size/complexity. Onsite work with potential travel and opportunity to influence critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).
• Three years of experience in the last ten years managing a Security program of similar size and complexity to this PWS.
• Demonstrated capability to provide overall management and oversight for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.
• Proven track record of applying industry‑best standards and methodologies to track and document program requirements.
• Documented experience assisting with financial and business processes while maintaining the authority to make executive decisions for a prime contractor organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and oversight of all activities performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in the PWS.
• Facilitate Government and Contractor communications to ensure seamless integration and operational awareness.
• Utilize industry‑best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements and activities.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation by the Government by maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date program documentation.
• Guarantee the quality and efficiency of the Contractor’s performance and ensure all tasks are accomplished in accordance with the PWS.
• Assist the Government with all financial and business processes related to the PWS, excluding inherently Governmental functions.
• Proactively alert the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, and resource limitation issues while exercising the authority to make decisions and commit the prime Contractor.

Skills

SFPC

Security program management

Contractor oversight

Industry standards & methodologies

Financial & business processes

Job description

General information

Requisition # R70452
Locations USA-MD-Linthicum Heights
Posting Date 09/02/2026
Security Clearance Required Top Secret
Remote Type Onsite
Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting‑edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!
*This is for a future opportunity *

<b>MANTECH</b> seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented <b>Security Task Lead</b> to join our team in Linthicum, MD.

<b>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</b>

• You will provide overall management and oversight of all activities performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in the PWS.

• Facilitate Government and Contractor communications to ensure seamless integration and operational awareness.

• Utilize industry‑best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements and activities.

• Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation by the Government by maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date program documentation.

• Guarantee the quality and efficiency of the Contractor’s performance and ensure all tasks are accomplished in accordance with the PWS.

• Assist the Government with all financial and business processes related to the PWS, excluding inherently Governmental functions.

• Proactively alert the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, and resource limitation issues while exercising the authority to make decisions and commit the prime Contractor.

<b>Minimum Qualifications:</b>

• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC).

• Three years of experience within the last ten years managing a Security program of similar size and complexity to this PWS.

• Demonstrated capability to provide overall management and oversight for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

• Proven track record of applying industry‑best standards and methodologies to track and document program requirements.

• Documented experience assisting with financial and business processes while maintaining the authority to make executive decisions for a prime contractor organization.

<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b>

• Advanced expertise in continuous monitoring frameworks and evaluation methodologies for federal security programs.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through proactive engagement with senior Government stakeholders.

• Extensive background in rapidly identifying and mitigating programmatic or resource limitation risks in dynamic environments.

<b>Clearance Requirements:</b>

• Candidates must hold a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

<b>Physical Requirements:</b>

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

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and related equipment.

• Frequently communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers, and be able to successfully exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $142,200.00-$254,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short‑term and long‑term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH 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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