Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.At ManTech International Corporation, you'll help secure the nation while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-orientedPrincipal Systems Engineer to join our team in the Hanover, MD location. Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Plan, Build, Test, Deploy, Operate, and Monitor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Member of the leadership team for a 50-person team. Assist in the development and implementation of the technical strategy to modernize the architecture of an operational system. * Interface with Government customers to validate technical direction of the program * Identify process improvements across the systems lifecycle using industry best practices * Act as Change Agent and Agile Coach for the team * Define and integrate tools to automate the software development, maintenance, and delivery of a complex system including Release Planning, CI/CD pipeline, metrics and monitoring, and Configuration Management * Ensure compliance with chosen processes and tools across multiple Agile teams and assist in their implementation and use. * Participate in team meetings, Daily Scrums, and system demos * Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. * Ability to create architectural designs as required. Basic Qualifications: * 14 years of system engineering experience or bachelor's degree with 10 years of system engineering experience or a master's degree plus 8 years of system engineering experience. * Minimum 6 years work experience serving in a software development environment supporting multiple development teams. * Ability to work with senior technical staff and government team to optimize and improve processes and quality practices. * Solid understanding of Systems Engineering processes and tools. * Oral and Written Communication Skills, * Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills, PreferredQualifications: * Knowledge of Atlassian Confluence and Jira * Ability to keep track of and juggle multiple priorities. . * Ability to take common work issues in stride instead of being easily rattled and proactively address issues as they arise. * Ability put out fires while respecting team members, staying level-headed during difficult situations. * Ability to be accountable for the team when mistakes happen. Identify the problem and focus the team on learning from the experience. Security Clearance Requirements: * TS/SCI with Polygraph is required Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery * The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations * Repetitive Motions For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license.The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at . 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