MANTECH

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented PROGRAM ANALYST to join our team in STAFFORD, VA 

The Program Analyst will assist the C-UAS Program Manger to lead and synchronize efforts for the Marine Corps 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:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and oversight of C-UAS programs across their full lifecycle, from concept development through fielding and sustainment.

• Assist in translating operational needs and warfighter requirements into executable technical and programmatic plans.

• Analyze drone threats (commercial and military) and adversary tactics, formulate into program priorities and requirements.

• Support Test and Evaluation (T&E) events such as designing realistic test scenarios, evaluating system performance, identify shortfalls and provided corrective recommendations.

• Assist in refining Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Concepts of Employment (CONEMPS).

• Travel 25% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of hands-on C-UAS experience.  A total of 10 years’ experience without a degree.

• Working knowledge of C-UAS systems including detection and mitigation.

• Operational understanding of C-UAS employment to include tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) and real-world constraints.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years C-UAS operational experience including field deployments, exercises, or real-world C-UAS missions.

• Background working with end users and incorporating operational feedback into system improvements.

• Experience with testing, evaluating, and fielding of C-UAS capabilities.

• Familiarity with DoW acquisition process

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

• This position will require regular field work.  Candidates must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in environments that may include uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, lifting equipment and tools up to 40lbs.