Information Technology Project Lead

General information

Requisition # R67628 Locations USA-OH-Wright-Patterson AFB Posting Date 05/08/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Information Technology (IT) Project Lead to join our team at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This is an onsite position.

As an IT Project Lead, you will manage the cost, schedule, and performance of small to medium-sized Technical Direction Letter (TDL) initiated projects. You will develop and deliver digital transformation, modernization, and modifications in accordance with approved Technical Direction Plans (TDP). They are responsible for gathering, documenting, analyzing, and managing these requirements throughout the entire development lifecycle. This involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including clients, users, and development teams, to ensure that the final product aligns with their needs and expectations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance for technical modernization projects; provide recommendations and status briefings to management on project aspects.
• Coordinate activities with functional specialists in contracting, engineering, and logistics; creating clear and concise requirement specifications that serve as a common understanding between the client and the development team.
• Execute risk management strategies to address technical gaps and potential issues; apply systems engineering principles and practices for ICON TDL projects.
• Identify and prioritize critical technical data for TDL planning with stakeholders; establish processes for accessing and updating technical directions.
• Conduct assessments and lead program-level review boards; monitor project work quality and mentor subordinates; coordinate cost and schedule issues with Regional Site Managers.
• Should have technical knowledge of what is required to set up a small network with an office i.e. what connector types are required to plug into the wall, separation requirements, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+yrs experience OR High School and 8+ yrs experience OR Associates and 6+ yrs OR experience OR Master's and 2+ yrs experience OR PhD and 0+ yrs experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of position-specific relevant experience.
• Experience in systems engineering principles and technical subject matter expertise.
• Background in risk man