MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Deployable Programmer Lead to join our team in one of the following locations: Alexandria, VA, Philadelphia, PA or Chandler, AZ. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.
In this leadership role, you will manage hands-on radio programming deployments and lead the coordination of critical software updates for tactical communications equipment. Your focus will be on standardizing technical procedures and maintaining consistent operational compliance across all field locations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead Field Operations: Coordinate directly with TACCOM Regional Program Managers to establish, manage, and execute comprehensive field reprogramming efforts for APX8500 and APX8000 radios
Maintain Operational Standards: Diligently align all field activities and programming workflows with established government practices and agency standards
Deploy to the Field: Actively travel up to 25% to various field environments to execute regular, hands-on radio programming efforts and ensure mission readiness
Support Advanced Systems: Provide critical technical support and execution for cutting-edge APX Next programming updates as required
Standardize Procedures: Draft robust technical processes, standard operating procedures, and documentation to continually enhance team efficiency and deployment accuracy
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network/Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline AND 8+ years of experience, OR Doctorate and 4+ years of experience, OR Associate and 10+ years of experience, OR High School diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience
Professional Experience: Proven track record working as a Network & Systems Administrator Senior or an IT Systems Engineer
Hardware Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience establishing field reprogramming initiatives and providing critical software updates specifically for Motorola radios
Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and oversee teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
Documentation Skills: Advanced experience drafting precise technical processes and clear operational procedures
Framework Familiarity: Prior experience executing workflows within federal operational practices and compliance guidelines
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain agency suitability prior to starting this position
Position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance based on mission needs
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
