In-Place Monitoring System Lead

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented  In-Place Monitoring System Lead to join our team in  Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Ensure IPMS Operational Readiness and Compliance : Guarantee the continuous staffing and efficient operation of the IPMS console, ensuring timely resolution of all signals and anomalies that meet established threat thresholds. Maintain strict compliance with national and agency-level policies, reporting, and training requirements.

Conduct Comprehensive IPMS Monitoring and Analysis : Perform daily tactical and strategic analysis using procedure guides, and execute daily, monthly, and annual operations and maintenance tasks. This includes identifying and troubleshooting system malfunctions, and reporting findings and status to customers.

Resolve IPMS Anomalies and Report System Health : Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the garrison IPMS, coordinating the resolution of IPMS anomalies with TSCM personnel. Detail all resolved signals in monthly and quarterly reports, and report IPMS console health status when operational capability is diminished.

Advance IPMS Capabilities and Best Practices : Research and investigate new or improved industry practices and tradecraft for application to agency IPMS programs and operations. Assist in identifying and implementing best practices related to IPMS and wireless efforts.

Perform Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Analysis : Conduct RF signal of interest searches and accurately assess and locate signals discovered during surveys, system notifications, and IPMS operations.

Ensure Physical and Technical Security Compliance : Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DoD policies, ensuring NGA's compliance with ICD 705 Physical Security Standards for SCIFs and DoD standards for collateral areas. Identify and mitigate physical and acoustical security deficiencies and provide cost-effective recommendations for NGA facilities.

Support IPMS Training and Authorization : Assist with the maintenance and day-to-day monitoring of the IPMS program to sustain mission functionality and authorization to operate. Ensure all personnel assigned to the IPMS mission are trained to national standards and are qualified to operate the in-garrison IPMS, complying with all relevant regulations.

Minimum Qualifications :

10+ years experience writing and editing of technical documents.

Experience with RF theory and direction finding.

Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification

Must complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year. The NGA customer will sponsor Government-offered, discipline-specific development or refresher training IAW National and DoD standards

Minimum training requirements, within one calendar year of assignment, for access to DoD networks in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, by attaining and maintaining at least baseline certification for DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT2) compliance.

Desired Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

Clearance Requirements :

Must have a TS / SCI with the ability to pass a CI Poly

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.