Chief Scientist

MANTECH•Washington, DC

35d•$128,800 - $214,500•Hybrid

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Chief Scientist to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week. The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide executive-level technical leadership and strategic oversight for scientific research, innovation, development, and technology strategies. Establish long-term research and development priorities that align with S&T and DHS Headquarters objectives. Oversee scientific methodologies, data collection, and analysis processes to ensure validity and reliability. Act as a liaison between customers and external stakeholders and other DHS components. Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure-by-design solutions that provide a decisive advantage in Homeland Security environments by bridging the gap between theoretical algorithms and operational DHS requirements. Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards. Serve as a key bridge between mission requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts are consistently documented to support procurement decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
12+ years of relevant work experience
3+ years of experience with prototype development projects
Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle
Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
Must possess active Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
War Acquisition University (WAU) or DHS System Engineering or Test and Evaluation Certification
Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level technical leadership and strategic oversight for scientific research, innovation, development, and technology strategies
Establish long-term research and development priorities that align with S&T and DHS Headquarters objectives
Oversee scientific methodologies, data collection, and analysis processes to ensure validity and reliability
Act as a liaison between customers and external stakeholders and other DHS components
Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure-by-design solutions that provide a decisive advantage in Homeland Security environments by bridging the gap between theoretical algorithms and operational DHS requirements
Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
Serve as a key bridge between mission requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts are consistently documented to support procurement decisions