DAF Integrated Fires C2 Task Lead

The MITRE Corporation • Washington, DC

3d • $162,400 - $243,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The MITRE Corporation’s All-Domain Integration (ADI) Department (N174) partners with the Department of the Air Force to accelerate the delivery of integrated command-and-control capabilities. Through expertise in mission engineering, systems integration, systems engineering, architecture, modeling and simulation, operational analysis, and artificial intelligence, MITRE provides independent technical leadership supporting advanced operational capabilities. The ADI Department is seeking a Task Lead for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) project for the DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) task. The DIFC2 Task Lead will serve as the primary interface between the sponsor, stakeholders, and technical teams. This leader will oversee the MITRE team and drive the integration of cutting-edge solutions into modern C2 and Battle Management architectures. This critical mission support role demands an active TS/SCI clearance, strong relational leadership, an understanding of intelligence community operations and software development.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Operational C2 Background: Experience working within Command and Control (C2) environments, with a familiarity with air, space, or multi-domain operations.
• Software & Digital Infrastructure: Deep familiarity with modern software development lifecycles (DevSecOps), cloud environments, federated architectures, and data-sharing interfaces.
• Familiarity with agile acquisition, acquisition transformation, and software acquisition pathway.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 25% of the time to support sponsor engagements, test events, and multi-site stakeholder collaboration.
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.

Nice To Haves

• Intelligence Community (IC) Familiarity: Experience collaborating with or supporting the IC, understanding their unique data standards, security postures, and operational workflows.
• Battle Management Systems: Background in Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) platforms, weapon systems, or sensor-to-shooter integration.
• MITRE Management Experience in project leadership, task management, or government-facing advisory roles is highly desirable.
• Experience with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., AFSim, Cameo, MBSE).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and task execution, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Mentor, guide, and task-manage a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, system architects, and subject matter experts.
• Proactively identify program risks, technical bottlenecks, and operational limitations, formulating swift mitigation strategies to keep the mission on track.
• Lead and synchronize technical tasks supporting the design, development, and integration of software-intensive systems for the ABMS DIFC2 portfolio.
• Translate complex operational requirements from the warfighter into actionable software development plans and engineering tasks.
• Lead domain expertise in Command and Control (C2) and Battle Management systems to guide modern cloud, data, and software architecture decisions.
• Establish synergies among external stakeholders, such as other ABMS branches/product lines, Department of War (DoW) services, agencies, and Command, Control, Communication, and Battle Management (C3BM) programs to develop a comprehensive DIFC2 system-of-systems architecture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the government sponsor, delivering regular progress briefings, managing expectations, and aligning project execution with strategic mission goals.
• Build, maintain, and leverage trusted relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders, including military service branches, joint organizations, civil servants, and industrial contractors.
• Facilitate collaborative working groups and technical exchange meetings to resolve complex integration challenges and drive consensus.

Benefits

• competitive benefits
• exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
• a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership

What This Job Offers

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