Technical Project Leader

The Mitre Corporation • Gaithersburg, MD

4d • $172,800 - $259,200 • Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is seeking a Technical Project Leader for the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (NCF), sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role oversees and manages cybersecurity work and supports NIST and other sponsor priorities. The leader drives execution of ongoing cybersecurity projects and helps develop new projects that deliver research and development solutions to real-world problems in support of NIST’s mission.

The position combines technical program-level knowledge of cybersecurity technologies with business and financial acumen. The leader builds trusted relationships with government sponsors, industry partners, and academia; leads a diverse team of technical and operational experts; and works across MITRE to shape and deliver high-impact, quality outcomes. In a matrix organization, the role collaborates with department managers, chief engineers, MITRE Labs, and NCF leadership functions to staff projects, manage delivery, and identify opportunities to apply MITRE’s capabilities. The position requires at least three days per week onsite.

Requirements

• Typically, at least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 8 years with a master’s degree; or 5 years with a Ph.D.; equivalent combinations of education and work experience are considered.
• Demonstrated technical breadth in cybersecurity technologies.
• Demonstrated project or program management and leadership skills, including accountability for delivery and budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Track record of innovative thinking.
• Motivation to expand knowledge and skills and assume responsibility.
• Depth of knowledge in the sponsor mission area.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.
• Must work onsite at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Current experience delivering projects and programs that employ SI technology to solve real-world problems in an accelerated way, with an understanding of technology direction and likely gaps in industry development.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering.
• Strong relationships or connections with SI industry leaders and forward-leaning organizations adopting SI technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior-level sponsors to identify key technical problems and opportunities to accelerate adoption of cybersecurity solutions that provide value to sponsors and industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the division’s primary leader for assigned cybersecurity-related sponsor engagement and work program development and execution.
• Identify sponsor needs and opportunities, shape new project tasks, and expand projects to use MITRE capabilities in support of mission objectives.
• Assess technical risks and opportunities to inform sponsor program strategies and investment decisions.
• Lead strategic planning, quality assurance of deliverables, contract administration, financial planning and budgeting, project execution, and documentation.
• Provide cybersecurity thought leadership and technical expertise while contributing to and managing the technical work program.
• Collaborate with department managers, chief engineers, and other MITRE resources to build and maintain the work program and develop technically proficient staff.
• Work with NCF contracts, finance, and operations leadership functions to track project execution and meet or exceed sponsor objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry and academia as required by projects.
• Work across MITRE to staff projects with available talent and ensure delivery of high-quality technical products.

What This Job Offers

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