Senior Engineering Project Manager

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MANTECH is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to provide technical leadership and high-level program management support to a sponsor organization in the Washington, DC area. This is a hybrid position.

This role requires a background in Radio Frequency (RF), extensive experience in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, and deep expertise in Project Management. The candidate will serve as a strategic advisor and technical lead, supporting the sponsor in the oversight of mission-critical tactical communications and modernization programs. You will be responsible for providing the technical and PM-level oversight necessary to ensure the sponsor's federal programs meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives. This position is a hybrid role requiring up to 3 days per week at a sponsor site in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic implementation support for mission-critical communication systems within sponsor-led Federal programs
• Support the oversight of complex tactical communications initiatives
• Deliver program management support for financial accountability, including review of budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Advise sponsor leadership on large-scale communications infrastructure modernization programs
• Provide expert guidance to Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure technical and quality requirements are met
• Monitor program performance data to assist the sponsor in maintaining schedule and budget adherence through Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk mitigation analysis
• Support the sponsor's engagement with Contracting Officers (CO), Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), and other senior stakeholders
• Analyze technical, cost, and programmatic data to assist the sponsor in decision-making and capture strategies
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and program status reports for senior government leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in technical leadership or program support for large-scale federal and defense programs
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), RF Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven experience supporting the management of federal contracts and program financial performance
• Demonstrated expertise in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and systems engineering lifecycle support

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related graduate degree.

Clearance Requirement

• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance prior to starting on program.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to travel to sponsor sites in the Washington, DC area up to 3 days per week.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, customers, and senior government leadership, which may involve delivering formal technical briefings and training sessions