Develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) launch operations. Harmonize U.S. Space Force range safety requirements (AFSPCMAN 91-710) with host regulations.
Support Foreign Cooperation & Policy Integration. Serve as a technical advisor for the negotiation and implementation of Technology Safeguards Agreements (TSAs) to protect sensitive U.S. launch and satellite technology on foreign soil. Facilitate technical working groups between the NSSL Program Office and commercial spaceport operators.
Knowledge with the Department of State, Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), and industry partners to navigate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) guidelines.
Collaborate with The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), New Launch Contractors (LCs), launch site personnel, and production and supplier personnel, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) or STEM field.
9+ years Engineering and/or Program Management experience
1+ year NSSL, Launch/Range, Space Vehicles, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent engineering/PM experience
Knowledge and experience with LV systems (e.g., solid rockets motors, liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials).
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with space, launch, and LV system standards and range systems and operations..
Background with USSF, NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and Launch Contractor’s (LCs) preferred.
Previous project management experience is highly preferred.
Experience with agile software products, such as Warp Core, Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Information Technology systems is preferred.
Clearance Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, however it is not required to start.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
The projected compensation range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,100.00. 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.
