Center for Securing the Homeland Project Management Partner

The MITRE Corporation • McLean, VA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.
The P750 Strategy and Program Management Division is the back-bone support for all Center for Securing the Homeland (CSH) Program Management Office (PMO) and business-related functions. Our team works closely with varying levels of staff across CSH and Corporate Finance organizations, predominantly supporting Managing Directors, Department Managers and Project Leaders who execute work for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) government agencies, Department of State (DOS), and the National Cybersecurity FFRDC (NCF) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Understanding of business analytics, management and operations, RFP's/contracts and finances and budgeting
• Proficient in using Microsoft suite of tools
• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants
• This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None
• This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Fitness - DHS

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge of Federally Funded Research and Development Center operations
• Knowledge of CSH and MITRE Public Sector customers and operations
• Experience with business analytics, management and operations, RFP's/contracts and finances and budgeting
• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft suite of tools
• High level of proficiency in SharePoint online
• High level of proficiency in Tableau
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to independently work and initiate and manage change
• Dependable, flexible, and professional demeanor
• Flexibility to work additional hours to meet Project deadlines, as needed
• DoD Secret Clearance / DHS Fitness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Give PMO Partner support to include proposal/RFP facilitation, pipeline facilitation, project set up and project execution compliance, budget facilitation
• Assist the preparation of FFRDC reviews
• Assist with preparing for CSH Business Reviews
• Assist with meeting contractual deadlines and compliance for FFRDC contract deliverables
• Proficient in SharePoint, responsibilities include: Assist project leaders on business processes and norms and address ad hoc requests
• Participate in Corporate working groups (e.g., pipeline management, staffing, etc.)
• Participate in Business Transformation efforts and provide guidance to project leaders as new tools and processes roll out
• Provide staff planning guidance to Project Leaders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level