Technical Project Manager role at MANTECH, supporting the US Marine Corps to plan and drive advanced long-range fires weapon systems programs across the full lifecycle. You’ll coordinate government stakeholders, engineers, testers, and industry partners to turn warfighter needs into executable technical plans while managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk. Standout perk: work on cutting-edge USMC weapon systems with 25% travel.
- Work on USMC long-range fires
- End-to-end lifecycle program ownership
- Active TS/SCI required role
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER to join our team in STAFFORD, VIRGINA.
This Technical Project Manager will lead and synchronize efforts for the Marine Corps with advanced long-range fires weapon systems across platforms, capabilities, autonomy software, command-and-control interfaces, and supporting infrastructure. The role requires close coordination with government stakeholders, program offices, warfighters, engineers, test organizations, and industry partners to translate operational needs into executable technical plans.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of advanced long-range fires programs across their full lifecycle, from concept development through transition into fielding and sustainment.
- Translate operational needs and warfighter requirements into executable technical and programmatic plans.
- Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk across multiple, concurrent development efforts.
- Serve as the primary interface with USMC stakeholders, government program offices, and senior leadership
- Oversee system integration, test planning, and execution, including developmental testing, operational assessments, safety testing and certification, and field experimentation.
- Manage contracts. Develop and maintain program documentation including schedules, budgets, technical documentation and other deliverables.
- Travel 25% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field, BA degree in business from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience required
- At least 7 years’ experience supporting Science & Technology or Defense Acquisition-related efforts. A total of 12 years’ experience without a degree.
- Knowledge of DoD research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) process and funding mechanisms.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or managing weapon systems and development efforts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience working in DoD programmatic environments.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Earned Value Management, Agile).
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance and influence technical decisions.
Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position 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, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.