Strategic Program Support Specialist

hackajob; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Strategic Program Support Specialist to work in a hybrid role based in Washington, D.C. This position requires over 10 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Program Management. Candidates must possess strong technical leadership skills and be familiar with DHS acquisition policies. This role involves providing technical support, managing program oversight, and collaborating across teams to achieve objectives in a critical governmental context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in Systems Engineering, Acquisition, or Program Management.
• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports for senior leadership.
• Familiarity with DHS acquisition policy and systems engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and project manager for providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance.
• Provide support for oversight and integration of complex systems.
• Facilitate the development of procurement documentation in alignment with DHS guidelines.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Support

Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a skilled and experienced Strategic Program Support Specialist to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days a week onsite and 1-2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the technical lead and project manager for providing high-level Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Division Directors and Program Managers, ensuring that RDT&E activities are conducted with scientific rigor and operational relevance
• Providing technical and programmatic support for the oversight and integration of complex systems into the DHS Component operational environments
• Providing support to the federal program manager in the development of Program Management Plans (PMPs), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), defining program scope, developing strategic roadmaps and Spend Plans for multi-million dollar RDT&E initiatives to ensure alignment with DHS S&T objectives
• Supporting Resource Oversight, including the review of program budgets and spend plans, detailed evaluation of fiscal performance, and contribution to Resource Allocation Plans to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds
• Facilitating the development of procurement documentation and requirements in strict alignment with the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and DHS Instruction 102‑01‑001
• Participating in Technical Execution and Oversight by offering recommendations for complex engineering and RDT&E initiatives, and tracking the full program lifecycle from design and testing through system integration, transition, and commercialization
• Supporting Schedule & Risk Mitigation by maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to track milestones, manage interdependencies, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Acting as a primary liaison between performers, subject matter experts, and federal leadership to promote collaboration across matrixed teams and public/private sector stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or additional equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of work experience in Systems Engineering, Acquisition, S&T Program Management, or Test and Evaluation
• Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
• Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience preparing acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Strategies
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes
• Knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and transitioning technologies into operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DHS Instruction 102‑01‑001 and the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF)
• Experience supporting technical programs through R&D phases, integration, and transition planning

Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust 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.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations