MANTECH

Oct 30, 2026

Lead Database Developer

On-siteUnited States

Herndon, Virginia, United States

JavaScriptPythonNode.jsSQL

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Database Developer to join our team in Herndon, VA. As a Lead Database Developer on our team, you will be part of a high-performing software development team supporting the planning and execution of full life-cycle solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Provide project management, systems engineering and database management for a development team supporting an enterprise application Write, maintain, and debug stored procedures to ensure optimal database performance.

Work with various analysts to craft clear operational and data requirements.

Make data available, accessible, and secure to all stakeholders.

Design, build, and optimize databases for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at enterprise scale.

Optimize SQL queries run against terabytes of data for efficiency and speed

Design database tables with clear schemas, appropriate indexing, and logical partitioning.

Analyze data sources for accuracy and data prioritization while applying appropriate logic to developed solutions.

Provide platform support, problem-solving, and debugging database production issues.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and 15+ years’ experience with database management, database development or application development.

Experience managing software, application or database development projects.

Experience taking data collection requirements and translating those requirements into implementable solutions.

Experience analyzing data sources for accuracy and applying appropriate logic to solutions.

Clearance Requirements: Active/current TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with JavaScript and Node.js.

Experience with Python.

Experience with enterprise-scale data analytics platforms and high-volume data architecture.

Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues via multiple communication channels.

The projected compensation range for this position is $179,300.00-$318,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

GENERAL INFORMATION

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

Requisition # R71798

Locations USA-VA-Herndon

Posting Date 10/30/2026

Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type Onsite

Time Type Full time

Languages

Lead Database Developer

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

GENERAL INFORMATION

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