Job description

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! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist to join our team in Lexington Park, MD . This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week. The E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist will leverage their tactical aviation and military operations experience combined with systems engineering expertise to support the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office (PMA-231), delivering engineering and technical support to ensure airworthiness, program risk mitigation, and alignment with Fleet mission needs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Apply Subject Matter Expertise from your experience as a Naval Aviator to identify, define, and document technical data for NATOPS/NATIP products for E-2/C-2 aircraft and associated weapons systems. • Provide analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems, and develop material required for operators to employ and maintain these systems safely and effectively. • Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel and apply analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops. • Provide subject matter expertise for specific aircraft/weapon systems and subsystems, including operational procedures, failure analysis, and technical support related to avionics, airframes, navigation, and fire control. • Review complex technical problems, provide solutions for software, hardware, and systems, and troubleshoot operating anomalies using data review methodologies and automated evaluation programs. • Provide project execution, business and technical operations, strategic initiatives, and business improvements to support exceptionally complex technical and organizational tasks. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university • 12+ years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment • Prior experience with Fleet operations, Fleet issues, deficiencies, operator needs, and mission environments • Must be a graduate of a Navy Weapons School, Test Pilot School (TPS) or possess a strike lead qualification • Must be a prior USN/USMC pilot or NFO Preferred Qualifications: • Experience providing Class Desk support, including extensive coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Fleet stakeholders • Deep knowledge of NAVAIR engineering policies, processes, technical review requirements, and experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) • Experience with the E-2D Hawkeye as a pilot or NFO • Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle phases, Flight Clearances, Airworthiness issues, Configuration Management, and Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWG) Clearance Requirements: • Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active DoD Secret clearance or higher with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance Physical Requirements: • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. • 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. The projected compensation range for this position is $116,400.00-$194,900.00. 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented E-2 Tactical Operations Specialist to join our team in Lexington Park, MD . This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite per week.
Apply Subject Matter Expertise from your experience as a Naval Aviator to identify, define, and document technical data for NATOPS/NATIP products for E-2/C-2 aircraft and associated weapons systems.
Provide analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors, and systems, and develop material required for operators to employ and maintain these systems safely and effectively.
Develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel and apply analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops.
Review complex technical problems, provide solutions for software, hardware, and systems, and troubleshoot operating anomalies using data review methodologies and automated evaluation programs.
Provide project execution, business and technical operations, strategic initiatives, and business improvements to support exceptionally complex technical and organizational tasks.
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university
12+ years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment
Prior experience with Fleet operations, Fleet issues, deficiencies, operator needs, and mission environments
Must be a graduate of a Navy Weapons School, Test Pilot School (TPS) or possess a strike lead qualification
Must be a prior USN/USMC pilot or NFO
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current or active DoD Secret clearance or higher with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
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.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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Experience providing Class Desk support, including extensive coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Fleet stakeholders
Deep knowledge of NAVAIR engineering policies, processes, technical review requirements, and experience supporting Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR)
Experience with the E-2D Hawkeye as a pilot or NFO
Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle phases, Flight Clearances, Airworthiness issues, Configuration Management, and Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWG)

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