Port Border Operations SME


Job Details

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International, 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 Port Border Operations SME to join our team in the Washington, DC area-hybrid/virtual supporting DHS Customs and Border Protection.

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 government organizations and non-government agencies, such as university research and engineering departments and industry partners, to assess emerging technologies in support of CBP needs.
  • 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.
  • Participate in current and emerging technology demonstrations and formal testing events, both in a laboratory and in a field environment.
  • Works closely with other program leaders, such as the Chief Engineer/Architect, to develop product roadmaps and test development functionality.


Basic Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's Degree
  • A minimum of (10) ten years of operational experience in CBP Office of Field Operations and related systems
  • In-depth knowledge of CBP traveler processing procedures
  • 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,
  • Familiar with CBP Vetting (CBPV)
  • Familiar with Consolidated Secondary Inspection System (CSIS)
  • Familiar with Global Entry
  • Familiar with Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP)
  • Familiar with Mobile Passport Control (MPC)
  • Familiar with Primary Inspection Process (PIP)
  • Familiar with Simplified Arrival (SA)


Clearance Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Able to obtain and maintain CBP suitability


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.


For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at (703) ###-####. ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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 ManTech International Corporation

 04/16/2024

 Herndon,VA