Director of Engineering

About the role

ManTech seeks a Director of Engineering to lead strategic business operations, cross-functional execution, and business growth across Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) portfolios. In this role, ManTech seeks a proven leader to drive operational excellence, industrial security compliance, human capital management, and executive-level advisory to achieve long-term growth and mission success for key national security stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operational & Strategic Leadership: Direct end-to-end business operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional program execution supporting DoD and IC mission outcomes. Manage corporate governance, process improvement initiatives, and business systems integration.
• Business Development & Growth: Lead capture management and business development strategies across DoD, IC, Special Operations Forces (SOF), DARPA, AFRL, and adjacent federal organizations while cultivating strategic relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners, and prime contractors.
• Industrial Security & Compliance: Oversee Facility Clearance (FCL) sponsorship activities, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) coordination, CMMC readiness, security documentation, and industrial security program development.
• Workforce & Enterprise Operations: Direct workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, contract administration, and vendor management to optimize resource allocation and organizational capability.
• Executive Advisory & Risk Management: Counsel executive leadership on market strategy, operational priorities, risk mitigation, and long-term expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical/management field combined with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering operations, business development, and program execution within the Defense and Intelligence sectors.
• Demonstrated success driving business development and capture management across DoD, IC, SOF, DARPA, and AFRL stakeholders.
• Proven track record leading workforce planning, vendor/contract management, DCSA compliance, and industrial security programs (including FCL sponsorship and CMMC readiness).
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent executive credential.
• Industry certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CMMC Registered Practitioner / Certified Assessor credentials.
• Extensive experience delivering strategic briefings and risk analysis directly to C-suite executives, senior military officials, and IC leadership.