Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to address challenging problems within the Department of Defense (DoD) Requires a background in physics or engineering, strong analytical skills, a solution-focused mindset, and the ability to bridge the gap between advanced technology and deployment in the DoD Contributing to the development of the organization’s innovation strategy and leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities for technological advancements and breakthrough innov... more details
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Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.?
Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Innovation Specialist to join our team in the DMV area. We have opportunities in the Washington, DC area as well as Northern Virginia and Maryland. If you are looking for an opportunity in any of those locations, we encourage you to apply.
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Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to address challenging problems within the Department of Defense (DoD)
Requires a background in physics or engineering, strong analytical skills, a solution-focused mindset, and the ability to bridge the gap between advanced technology and deployment in the DoD
Contributing to the development of the organization’s innovation strategy and leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities for technological advancements and breakthrough innovations
Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging technologies, developing trends, and potential market-disrupting technologies that can give the U.S. military a competitive advantage on the battlefield
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate and evaluate innovative ideas
Assist personnel in transitioning ideas into viable concepts and prototypes
Evaluate feasibility, scalability, and potential impact of innovative ideas and technologies
Collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and industry experts is crucial to fostering an innovation network and identifying opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing
Works closely with Legal and Intellectual Property Teams to protect and manage intellectual property rights associated with innovation projects
Establish key performance indicators (KPI) and metrics to measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives
Provides regular reports and insights to senior management supervises and mentors subordinate project staff members. They collaborate and work with other Innovation Specialist IIIs
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Five or more (5+) years of position-specific relevant experience
If a candidate does not have a degree at all, four (4) additional years of experience are required
If a candidate holds an Associates degree rather than a Bachelors degree, two (2) additional years of experience are required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience in the design and use of virtual reality or augmented reality (AR/VR), immersive simulation environments, high performance computing (HPC), or Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies as they relate to performing engineering design development, maintenance, or disposal activities
Experience in advanced technology research, innovation management, technology scouting, and/or research and development, preferably within a technical or engineering-focused industry
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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