Department Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems Engineering (Intelligence Center)

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The Intelligence Systems Engineering Department (N931), within the MITRE Intelligence Center, applies broad strategic national intelligence expertise and deep understanding of our Sponsors' mission challenges to develop and advance complex human and technical solutions which enable present and future success from tactical to enterprise levels. We develop and apply innovative solutions, thought leadership, and evidence-based recommendations that deliver high impact to our Sponsors’ missions, and we shape and grow the future MITRE intelligence workforce through intentional talent development. We are seeking a Department Chief Engineer (CE) to join our team in support of our Intelligence Community Sponsor.

Job Description:

The Department Chief Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high quality, high impact work for our sponsors, drive innovative solutions, develop Department talent, and provide thought leadership as part of the Department leadership team. In addition to accountabilities associated with leading the technical development of our department and our work program, the CE is responsible to deliver high value/high impact outcomes within a diverse Division/Department direct work program; specific project assignments may require work at various Sponsor locations in the Northern Virginia area. Highly competitive candidates will bring an exceptionally strong and broad technical background, including demonstrated expertise and technical leadership experience in one or more of the primary Task Orders through which we deliver expertise in: technical intelligence systems, processes, and methods; strategic intelligence programs and capabilities; enterprise IT networks, systems and applications; enterprise level acquisition and program management.

The selected candidate will serve as an integral member of the Department Leadership Team (DLT) and will be expected to work in partnership with other department and division leaders to guide our technical direction, ensure quality and impact of current direct work, shape the future of our work program, and support the growth of our workforce. The CE must be able to balance department management and technical leadership responsibilities with direct work program commitments with a typical allocation of 10-20% coverage for CE responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• Due to the lengthy clearance process, candidates without an existing TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph cannot be considered for this opening.
• Requires minimum of: 12 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 10 years experience with a Master’s degree; 7 years experience with a Ph.D.; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Broad knowledge and technical depth, gained through recent relevant experience, of DREAMCAST and ACHERON Task Order projects, associated sponsor mission challenges and needs, and the capabilities and technology solutions that we are delivering to address those needs;
• Proven ability to lead, nurture, and support technical talent development for our staff and teams;
• A consistent track record of success in developing strategic relationships with senior leaders and sponsors – and converting those relationships into impactful outcomes on major initiatives, technical challenges, and priorities;
• Ability to decompose and translate complex programs and concepts and make them accessible for diverse consumers (engineers, operators, analysts, program managers, executive leaders; government staff, contractors, and partners; etc.);
• Ability to assemble, integrate, and synthesize disparate elements or activities to explain how they contribute to support for a strategic mission objective or outcome.
• Experience translating operational mission needs into acquisition, technical, and programmatic requirements.
• Excellent critical and strategic thinking abilities, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create win-win solutions with a positive “make it happen” attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS/MEng) in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, engineering management, or other related field;
• Understanding of organizational policies, priorities, and missions for US Government technical intelligence collection entities;
• Familiarity with US Government technical intelligence collection technologies and programs;
• Familiarity with USGC-A operational environments, threats, and complexities;
• Demonstrated experience with work program strategy development and execution;
• Successful participation in end-to-end system development activities from CONOPS to operations.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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