Strategic Program Support Specialist

hackajob; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology staffing firm is collaborating with MANTECH to find a Strategic Program Support Specialist in Washington, D.C. This hybrid position requires overseeing Systems Engineering tasks and managing program integration within the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. This role supports critical program management with a strong focus on collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of 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 lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and project manager for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance.
• Provide oversight and integration support for complex systems.
• Develop Program Management Plans and strategic roadmaps.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Program Management

Technical Reporting

Acquisition Processes

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