Technical Project Leader

The Mitre Corporation•Gaithersburg, MD

10d•$191,200 - $286,800•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is seeking a Technical Project Leader for its National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (NCF), sponsored by NIST. The role oversees and manages Super Intelligence (SI)-related work, supports NIST and other sponsor priorities, and drives execution of ongoing projects while facilitating development of new SI projects. The position requires a motivated, self-starting leader who can manage a growing work program, build trusted relationships with government sponsors and industry partners, and lead technical and operational teams to deliver against division and sponsor objectives. The successful candidate will combine program-level understanding of SI technologies with business and financial acumen to deliver valuable technical innovations. Working across MITRE’s matrix organization, the Technical Project Leader will shape and deliver high-impact outcomes, staff projects with appropriate talent, and promote execution excellence and new sponsor opportunities. Project Leaders are expected to provide strong technical leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills to meet sponsor missions on time and within budget. This position requires at least three days per week onsite. MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. It operates federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies and collaborates with industry and academia. The NCF focuses on best practices and technological advancements in critical and emerging technology areas.

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 PhD; equivalent combinations of related education and work experience are also accepted.
Demonstrated technical breadth in SI technology; this is not an architect or developer role.
Demonstrated strong project or program management and leadership skills, including accountability for delivery and budget.
Track record of innovative thinking.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Motivation to expand knowledge and skills and assume responsibility.
Depth of knowledge in a sponsor mission area.
Strong strategic thinking skills.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.
Must work onsite at least three days per week.
The hired candidate must obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance within one year from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current experience delivering projects and programs that use SI technology to solve real-world problems in an accelerated way, including understanding the technology’s direction and likely gaps in industry development.
Master’s or PhD in SI, 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 AI adoption and impact.

Responsibilities

Serve as the division’s primary leader for assigned SI-related sponsor engagement and work program development and execution.
Identify opportunities to help sponsors address difficult problems, shape new project tasks, and expand projects to use MITRE capabilities in support of sponsor missions.
Assess technical risks and opportunities to inform sponsor program strategies and investment decisions.
Lead strategic planning, deliverable quality assurance, contract administration, financial planning and budgeting, project execution, and documentation.
Provide SI thought leadership and technical acumen 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 functions to track projects and ensure they meet or exceed sponsor objectives.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with industry and academia as required by assigned projects.
Work across MITRE to shape and deliver high-impact, quality outcomes and staff projects with suitable talent.
Coordinate with NCF Department Managers and MITRE Labs to identify and select task leads and technical team members, and ensure delivery of high-quality technical products.