Innovation Specialist III with Security Clearance - Glen Burnie, MD, United States - ManTech International

Description

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 protect our National Security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement
Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated career and customer-oriented Innovation Specialist III in Glen Burnie, MD
Please note that while this position is in Glen Burnie, the ideal candidate can sit in any ManTech approved facility within the Washington DMV area

The Innovation Specialist's primary function is to leverage a background in physics or engineering along with strong analytical skills, an energetic solution focused mindset, and the ability to bridge the gap between advanced technology and deployment within the U.

S
Department of Defense are crucial in this role
The Innovation Specialist III plays a critical role identifying and implementing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing the DoD today
The Innovation Specialist III supervises and mentors subordinate project and team ManTech staff

Performance shall include:

• Contributing to the development of an organizations innovation strategy, leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities for technological advancements and breakthrough innovations, and conducting research and analysis to identify emerging technologies, developing trends, and potential market disrupting technologies that have the potential to create a competitive advantage for the U.S

military on the battlefield.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and evaluate innovative ideas, assisting personnel in transitioning ideas into viable concepts and prototypes.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of physics or engineering principles to evaluate and assess the feasibility, scalability, and potential impact of innovative ideas and technologies, and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and industry experts to foster a network of innovation and identify opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with legal and intellectual property teams to protect and manage intellectual property rights associated with innovation projects, and they establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior management

Required Education and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 9 years of experience.
• 5 years of position-specific relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of physics or engineering principles, with the ability to apply them to evaluate and develop innovative solutions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative mindset to generate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• A High School Diploma and 13 years of experience or an Associates and 11 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a Degree.
• A candidate holding a relevant Master's degree may be granted 2 years' experience credit for that extra education

A candidate holding a relevant PhD degree may be granted 4 years' experience credit for that extra education

Desired Education and Experience:

• A Masters degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the design and use of virtual reality or augmented reality (AR/VR), immersive simulation environments, high performance computing (HPC), or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies as they relate to performing engineering design development, maintenance, or disposal activities.
• A Ph.

D
in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 9 years of experience in advanced technology research, innovation management, technology scouting, and/or research and development, preferably within a technical or engineering-focused industry

Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret Clearance Required.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information 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.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

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
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