Lead Software Wellness Thought 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: Congratulations on taking control of your career! We're pleased you're exploring opportunities to evolve and adapt your professional life. MITRE's diversity of sponsor missions, research areas, and cross-corporate capabilities translates into hundreds of meaningful projects at any given time. We invite you to discover how your unique combination of strengths and experiences can benefit our work program in new ways. L53A, the Software Wellness Innovation, Facilitation, and Technology Department in the Software Engineering Innovation Center is seeking a thought leader support, shape, and grow our innovation and vibrant work program around the idea of holistic software utility, usability, and general fit for purpose. This individual will have an opportunity to help evolve L53A outcomes and strategy, identify and lead new opportunities, and lead key related activities. They will provide thought leadership, technical leadership, and mentorship across a geographically diverse organization and across a number of different domains and technologies. Roles & Responsibilities: Thought Leader in a strategic area of focus.
Technical and thought leader in one or more domain and technology
Contribute directly to sponsor work programs in a strategic level through direct contributions, influence, and strategic work shaping
Key member of the organization to shape the department strategy and focus
Works in partnership with Project Leaders on an as required and on-going basis to develop opportunities for staff across the Software Engineering Innovation Center
Active in creating new opportunities for the organization
Support sponsor efforts to realize their future plans and vision through technical engagement
Develop position papers, publications, and proposals to establish technical stature
Formulate innovative approaches for transition to sponsors, MITRE's internal IR&D program or external grants. Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Experience managing projects and/or experience as a direct supervisor / group lead
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Experience developing work programs, shaping work programs, and creating sponsor relationships, especially as related to cyber software engineering, intel, public sector, and/or DOD cyber work programs
5+ years experience in modern software engineering tools and techniques such as Python, Java, C/C++, and/or JavaScript
Experience working with large software systems and large software system processes (technical debt mitigation, agile development, system architecture, legacy modernization, etc)
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret clearance
Masters or other advanced degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$141,000 - $176,000 - $211,000 Annual Work Location Type:
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