Executive Director, Border Operations Mission SME

General information

Requisition # R57265 Locations USA-VA-Herndon, USA-VA-Ashburn Posting Date 01/02/2025 Security Clearance Required None Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Transform the future of federal services with ManTech! Join a vibrant, energetic team committed to enhancing national security and public services through innovative tech. Since 1968, we’ve partnered with Federal Civilian sectors to deliver impactful solutions. Engage in exciting projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Ignite your career and drive change. Your journey starts now—innovate and excel with ManTech!

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Executive Director, Border Operations Mission SME to join our team in Ashburn, VA, supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as Mission Advisor to CBP on traveler processing systems with extensive functional analysis of various current and emerging processes to assist with the enhancement of existing systems and development of new systems.

• Liaise with DHS and other USG government Agencies and non-governmental organizations, such as university research and engineering departments and industry partners, to assess emerging technologies in support of CBP needs.

• Participate in current and emerging technology demonstrations and formal testing events, both in a laboratory and in a field environment.

• Guide and track the planning and execution of programs, to include cost, schedule, resources, and processes.

• Lead / facilitate meetings, working groups, reviews and briefings to include developing reports, presentations and associated documentation. Provide post meeting summaries and meeting minutes.

• Works closely with other program leaders and Firm-Level organizations, such as the Chief Engineer/Architect and Company Technical leadership, to develop product roadmaps and test development functionality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

• 10+ ten years of operational experience in CBP Office of Field Operations and / or related DHS or similar government organizations providing similar mission

• In-depth knowledge of CBP traveler processing procedures and USG related Programs

• Experience with use case development and requirements derivation

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree

• Familiar with TECS Portal (not an acronym)

• Familiar with TECS Screening Services (TSSV)

• Familiar with Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)

• Familiar with Automated Passport Control (APC) Service