Senior Project Analyst

General information

Requisition # R69728 Locations USA-DC-Washington Posting Date 08/03/2026 Security Clearance Required Public Trust/Suitability Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Senior Project Analyst to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week.

The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a technical project analyst and project manager for providing high-level Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Division Directors and Program Managers, ensuring that S&T and RDT&E activities are conducted with scientific rigor and operational relevance
• Provide programmatic support for the transition and integration of complex systems into the DHS Component operational environments
• Serve as a primary liaison between performers, subject matter experts, and federal leadership, fostering collaboration across matrixed teams and external public/private stakeholders
• Provide high-level day-to-day management for program acquisition, cost, schedule, performance, and risk analytics for DHS S&T programs and synchronize technical execution across acquisition framework
• Analyze and orchestrate internal resources to deliver complex products
• Monitor project health through rigorous schedule and financial tracking, proactively identifying programmatic risks before they impact technical development and delivery schedule milestones
• Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards
• Serve as a key bridge between mission requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts are consistently documented to support procurement decisions and the historical baseline of emissions data
• Occasional travel required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in project management and program research

• Policy Proficiency: Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle

• Technical Writing: Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership

• Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 (ALF)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Analytics or a related field
• ​War Acquisition University (WAU) or DHS Program Management, System Engineering, or Test and Evaluation Certifications

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position

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

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.

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