Systems Acquisition, Principal

MITRE Corporation-posted 2 months ago
$155,500 - $233,500/Yr
Full-time
Hybrid • Bedford, MA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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At MITRE, you can have both meaningful work and a fulfilling life. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on the public interest, operating R&D centers for the government in fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. The CAMS (Cost, Acquisition, and Management Sciences) team is MITRE's innovation center dedicated to advancing cost analysis, acquisition, and management for national security missions. The team delivers objective, data-driven insights to help government sponsors make informed decisions about resource allocation and technology investments. By fostering collaboration across government, industry, and academia, CAMS drives innovation and shapes effective solutions for critical missions.

  • Serve as a recognized expert on defense acquisition and innovation.
  • Engage and motivate sponsors and stakeholders on acquisition modernization topics.
  • Develop and propose innovative strategies and policies to improve defense acquisition outcomes.
  • Contribute to integrated product teams to enable DoD to transition emerging technologies.
  • Communicate key issues related to defense acquisition internally and externally.
  • Build and manage relationships with senior sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Increase collaboration on acquisition reform across various domains.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on DoD acquisition practices.
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience.
  • Broad exposure and significant roles across the DoD's acquisition environment.
  • Possession of an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification at Level II in Program Management or equivalent.
  • Track record of providing thought leadership in defense acquisition reform.
  • Experience building coalitions across government and private sector.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in team settings and establish alliances.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with DoD Adaptative Acquisition Framework and related processes.
  • Experience in three or more functional areas adjacent to modern acquisition reform.
  • Willingness to visit Sponsor sites periodically for engagement.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Engineering.
  • APDP Level III (PM) or equivalent DAWIA Level III certification.
  • Private sector experience in defense, technology, or consulting.
  • Experience working with OSD Research and Engineering and/or Acquisition and Sustainment staffs.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong professional network.
  • Competitive benefits.
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities.
  • Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability and collaboration.
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