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Senior Tactical Operations Lead

ManTech

California, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Aviation Industry, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Electronic Warfare, Establish Priorities, Government, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), J2SE (Java SE), Leadership, Military, Military Operations, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Sales Qualification, Simulation, Software Development, System Operations, System Test, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Tactical Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), Use Cases
LOCATION
California, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago
MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Senior Tactical Operations Lead in Lexington Park, MD. This is a hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.


This role will provide operational subject matter expertise for a critical Department of Defense Modeling & Simulation (M&S) initiative. This role is integral to bridging operational reality with advanced software systems, guiding development efforts that ensure tactical relevance and mission effectiveness. You will advise government stakeholders as a Trusted Operational Advisor, leveraging extensive military experience to shape digital simulation environments that accurately reflect modern combat scenarios.


Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:


+ Providing subject matter expertise in the tactical employment of military systems - including USN and USAF aviation platforms, advanced weapons systems, electronic warfare, and command and control - to inform technical design decisions and prioritization of development efforts

+ Evaluating Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions to recommend tools that balance delivery schedules, fidelity, and mission alignment

+ Leading requirements development and refinement to ensure simulation systems support validated operational use cases and mission-critical outcomes

+ Championing the integration of Agile development practices and digital engineering workflows within operational testing and evaluation processes

+ Designing and overseeing the creation of realistic, high-fidelity tactical scenarios for use in synthetic training and evaluation environments

+ Leading test and evaluation (T&E) activities, including flight and ground event support, with expert interpretation of simulation and stimulation system performance

+ Directing the development and delivery of user-focused training materials to ensure effective employment of simulation capabilities by operational personnel

+ Leading operational SME teams to resolve complex issues, ensure alignment with operational goals, and manage task execution across the contract lifecycle. Leading engagements with key program stakeholders.


Required Qualifications:


+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

+ 12+ years of experience supporting military tactical operations and tactical aviation system development

+ Prior military service as a commissioned officer with demonstrated expertise in operational employment of tactical aviation platforms

+ Previously qualified strike lead

+ Experience with 5th Generation fighter tactical employment

+ Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and solving mission-critical problems in operational or technical environments

+ Demonstrated ability to present complex tactical trade-offs and solution recommendations to senior government stakeholders


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Hands-on experience supporting system development and testing of defense technologies

+ Experience supporting Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) or distributed battlespace modeling initiatives (NCTE, DMON)

+ Developmental or Operational Test experience in a tactical aviation platform

+ Familiarity with incorporating operational SME feedback into Agile software development sprints and DevSecOps pipelines

+ Weapons School or Test Pilot School Graduate


Clearance Requirements:


+ Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with current SCI eligibility


Physical Requirements:


+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time

+ Occasionally required to move throughout office spaces to access equipment, files, or interact with co-workers

+ Must be able to enter and exit simulator cockpits and fly simulated missions

+ Must be able to effectively communicate with team members, leadership, and customers, including in presentation settings, and convey accurate technical information
MANTECH International Corporation 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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