Medical Countermeasures Group Lead

The MITRE Corporation • New Bedford, MA

3d • $144,500 - $216,500 • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following disciplines: computational biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, qualitative research, synthetic biology, or related field and 8 years related experience.
• Ability to define projects or programs greater than themselves.
• Demonstrated expertise and proven track record in bioinformatics, computational biology, synthetic biology or a similar field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and advocate for staff. Desire to help staff at various points in their careers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.
• Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience.
• At least one year of experience working in a MITRE Innovation Center.
• At least one year of experience as project or technical lead of a computational biology or synthetic biology related project.
• Management experience, either at the project or department level.
• Familiarity with L271 and/or the MITRE wide bioinformatics/analytics work program.
• Active clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact on human resource matters for assigned staff and be responsible for staff engagement, coaching, collaboration, and professional development.
• Provide strategic vision, ensure the professional development of staff, and grow/develop impactful work programs related to the development of medical countermeasures, public health, biomedical sciences, and related fields.
• Maintain awareness of relevant USG efforts, sponsors, and programs, identify opportunities for MITRE impact, and engage across MITRE and with sponsors to develop and grow impactful work.
• Develop and execute a holistic vision for the group that supports the department strategic plan.
• Engage with leaders across MITREs health and biomedical efforts and maintain awareness of relevant internal efforts, initiatives, and programs.
• Work with the division Chief Engineer to ensure staff members technical skills are being maintained and expanded.
• Work with staff to establish appropriate roles with well-defined goals, ensuring performance feedback is received and understood and helps staff in navigating transitions between projects.
• Work with other Group Leaders and department leadership to create a vibrant inter-group dynamic in which collaboration, mentoring and development across groups is nurtured and encouraged.
• Coach, mentor, and support staff who have broad technical expertise spanning biomedicine, biodefense, computational modeling, and biomechanics to maximize their short- and long-term career success.
• Coordinate with organizations across MITRE to connect employees with projects, individuals, MITRE communities, and training resources aligned with the employee’s career aspirations.
• Engage in ongoing and meaningful development-focused and career conversations on topics including work assignments, role expectations, learning opportunities, delivering value (e.g., the Mission Value Chain), performance, feedback, and professional development.
• Provide guidance to staff on expectations for performance and department goals and objectives with which staff can identify; effectively recognizes and rewards both individual and team achievements in accordance with MITRE values.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
• Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

What This Job Offers

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