**ManTech** is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Lead** to join our team in the **Fort Meade, MD** . This is an **onsite** position. The DCO Lead will serve as a technical lead for those contractor personnel performing DCO support functions and DODIN operations support functions including, but not limited to: **Responsibilities:** + Planning, organizing, determining, and recommending necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned and anticipated changes to the DODIN. + Testing and documenting results for newly developed capabilities based on USCYBERCOM requirements. + Developing, integrating, and maintaining operational TTPs, SOPs, and Concept of Operations (CONOPs) + Identifying, analyzing, and developing mitigation or remediation actions for system and network vulnerabilities. + Developing and accessing current DODIN plans and policies to include emerging technologies. + Synchronizing and prioritizing capability requirements and new tactical uses of existing capabilities + Identifying shortfall and capability gaps on DOD policy and guidance **Minimum Qualifications:** + Minimum Ten (10+) years of experience as a Cyberspace Analyst or a related functional area + Minimum of High School Diploma + Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level III Certification + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Minimum of three years of experience managing teams in a cyberspace environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience managing DCO, cyberspace defense, Cyber Network Defense (CND), + cybersecurity, and/or Information Assurance (IA). + Experience working program activities in compliance with quality assurance activities. + Experience working risk identification, management, and mitigation. + Experience leading teams in a multi-agency, multi stakeholder environment. **Clearance Requirements:** + The ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance with CI Poly is required prior to starting this position. **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. 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.