SSC CIO Project Leader with Security Clearance

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Job description

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, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The N113 Integrated Space C2 department fields capabilities and establishes cross cutting enablers to deliver an integrated resilient Space C2 Enterprise for the Space Warfighter. Specifically, N113 is focused on enabling the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space System Integration Office and to drive impactful change within the Space C2 warfighting enterprise through systems of systems integration across all domains. To ensure SSIO integration solutions are cyber secure across all space portfolios, N113 works with the SSC Chief Information Office (CIO) to shape initiatives and enterprise guidance. N113 proliferates cyber resilient system engineering and integration solutions for advanced near-term rapid capabilities through work with the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) and longer-term Space C2 capabilities enabling closure of kill chain gaps through work with SSC Battle Management Command Control & Communications (BMC3). N113 performs numerous prototyping activities including systems modeling, software architecting and development, and analysis capabilities designed to enable MITRE and sponsor-driven analysis and research in all space mission domains across multiple customers, missions, and technology providers. The research, development, and outcomes of these efforts provide high-quality, comprehensive, quantitative insights for senior government decision makers shaping the future of our nation's Space policy, operations, and systems. The N113 department is a major contributor to the Space Warfighting Division by enabling joint combat power and superiority in all domains in, from, and through space. Roles & Responsibilities: MITRE's N113 Integrated Space C2 Department is seeking a Project Leader for the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Chief Information Office (CIO) project. The SSC CIO drives efforts across the USSF to protect space information systems including protecting communications links between space systems and airborne and ground-based platforms; protecting space systems from advanced cyber-attacks and insider threats; and managing information that enables SSC program offices to develop and sustain systems in a manner that outpaces emerging threats. This project will begin execution in FY25 as a new project in the Space Warfighting Division portfolio. This project will focus on impacting space warfighting through efforts to modernize space cryptography, integrate Zero Trust (ZT) architectures, and enable Digital Engineering (DE). The project requires strong collaboration between DAF and USAF level organizations to ensure cohered solutions and capabilities. Collaboration on Zero Trust initiatives will include Air Combat Command, DoD CIO, and SSC Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) to ensure USSF leverages best of breed zero trust approaches. Collaboration on Crypto initiatives will require close coordination with AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division (CCSD), Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), National Security Agency (NSA), and SSIO to ensure space crypto roadmaps are aligned and achievable. Collaboration on Digital Engineering initiatives will include the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) and SSIO to align USSF efforts with the broader DAF strategy for building an integrated digital engineering environment. Key functions include: Sponsor interaction - regularly engage with sponsor senior leadership, division leadership, branch chiefs, and individual government personnel, providing strategic and technical leadership as a trusted advisor to SSC CIO, growing and strengthening sponsor engagement and enhancing MITRE's role in proactively shaping programs to achieve operational mission objectives, bringing a whole-of-government or even whole-of-nation perspective to strategically refine and drive program-level objectives
Work closely with the SSIO Project Leader to engage with the CIO, SSIO, MITRE Space Warfighting division leadership, and other division and department project leaders to develop an overall project strategy in alignment with NSEC Space Warfighting outcomes with lasting impact on the center's mission.
Work shaping - proactively develop and define tasks and project outcomes in alignment with NSEC Space Warfighting outcomes; align project work to identify and address the toughest current and future challenges sponsors face; supporting enterprise/corporate-level initiatives; ensure work converges and complements DAF level objectives, mitigating/eliminating divergence or duplication across the DAF
MITRE backplane - proactively seek opportunities to bring MITRE to bear and execute on collaboration opportunities to increase impact across MITRE projects, share products to maximize the impact of work done in support of SSC CIO, and bring back work from across the company to accelerate project objectives
Project administration- Clarity, financial reporting tools, project pages, meeting coordination, status reports, future MITRE support requests, project work statements, facility management, etc.
Staff leadership - evolve the team and grow staff through career training, hiring and onboarding; handle/process requests for badge, network, and lab access, visit requests, tool integration, etc.
Culture development - foster and demonstrate a strong and positive culture built upon MITRE's cultural attributes of speed, risk-taking, adaptability, collaboration, grace and respect, while maintaining an inclusive working environment for all Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
A Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI security clearance
Expertise in performing concept development, strategic planning, requirements development, market research, technology feasibility and evolution studies, and acquisition support
Proven ability to develop a trusted advisor relationship with a DoD/government sponsor
Shown success in working across organizational boundaries to deliver results
Demonstrated management of technical tasks and large engineering teams
Effective organizational skills and discipline to keep the project well-scoped and the team driven to accomplish specific objectives
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Effective collaboration, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
Self-starter
Demonstrated track record of fostering a strong, positive, and inclusive culture
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Cybersecurity Engineering or similar field
Domain knowledge of the SSC CIO mission and S6 functions
Demonstrated ability in at least one technology or mission area relevant to the SSC CIO work program (Zero Trust, Digital Engineering, Crypto), leadership, system development, enterprise/system of systems engineering and architecture development of sophisticated systems
Demonstrated strategic space System-of-Systems thought leader
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with DAF related efforts
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience leading geographically separated teams with the diverse background and skills
Demonstrated ability to work shape within a team to drive technical impact
Significant experience as a technical or program manager, experience on acquisition programs
Ability to quickly respond to changing program and political environment while keeping strategic focus intact
Experience building or using digital engineering methods, conducting analysis, and providing recommendations to support planning and decision-making
Serve as a mentor and foster a culture of technical creativity and mission impact, including but not limited to collaborating across MITRE to provide cross-cutting and impactful solutions
Knowledge of commercial Cloud, DevSecOps, and/or Digital Engineering concepts
Experience direct knowledge of key USSF operational or acquisition commands
Experience in building both enterprise and tactical solutions that integrate within the DoD This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$155,500 - $194,500 - $233,500 Annual Work Location Type: . click apply for full job details

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