**ManTech** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Information Technology Group Lead** to join our team in the **Chantilly, VA.** As the IT Group Lead you will be providing technical expertise and management for a large distributed IT infrastructure. This role provides senior-level oversight of the organization's distinct IT infrastructure, strategy, and operations. This position ensures the technology aligns with business goals by managing teams, budgets, and projects, while staying updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain security across systems and data. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organizational objectives, including technology roadmaps, budget allocation, and future technology adoption. + Lead and mentor IT teams across various disciplines like systems administration, network engineering, security, and helpdesk by assigning tasks, and evaluating performance. + Oversee the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centers, and cloud services, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. + Initiate, plan, and execute IT projects, including new system implementations, upgrades, and system migrations, while adhering to timelines and budgets. + Develop and manage the IT budget, optimize resource allocation, and identify cost-saving opportunities. + Effectively communicate IT initiatives and updates to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, users, and technical teams. + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and assessing their potential impact on the organization, driving innovation and continuous improvement. + Domestic Travel up to 25% **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field with 7 or more years of experience in the Information Technology field + Demonstrated leadership and management of people and teams + Experience in developing and mentoring personnel; identifying opportunities for personnel training and skills advancement + Knowledge and experience providing technical management to IT Teams procuring, installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining distributed IT Systems + Experience with interfacing and briefing military, civilian, and contractor personnel at all levels + Experience preparing and presenting senior level briefings, reports, and IT project schedules + Possesses and can articulate up-to-date knowledge of latest IT developments and trends **Preferred Qualifications** : + Previous NRO and NRO/COMM experience is highly desired. + ITIL Foundations or higher certification is highly desired + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification + One or more of the following certifications is desired: MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer, MCSA - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, MCITP - Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional, VMware VCP - VMware Certified Professional, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Administrator, Security + Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as Remedy or ServiceNow + Experience maintaining ICD503 accredited systems **Clearance Requirements:** + Must have a current / active TS/SCI with Polygraph **Physical Requirements:** + Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% + Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. + Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.