Project Lead, Army PM IS&A
MITRE
Summary
MITRE's Army Program Division is seeking a Project Leader to oversee the PM Intelligence Systems and Analytics (IS&A) project. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering and Digital Engineering, along with a basic understanding of Army Acquisition, Data Analytics and AI/ML.
Job description
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with senior-level Sponsors within PM IS&A, PAE C2/CC2, and stakeholder organizations.
- Engage with users and government sponsors to define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities, priorities, agile acquisition processes and initiatives, road maps, transformation plans and next steps.
- Define and lead fast-paced, high impact work in the areas of systems and mission engineering, data fusion and analysis, Agentic AI, system architecture, prototyping of novel capabilities, and integration of existing commercial and government capabilities.
- Cultivate a collaborative project team environment and a robust network of MITRE reach back in support of objectives.
- Manage project financials and execute MITRE's business processes in support of the project.
- Perform on-going work shaping to ensure MITRE continues to support high-impact challenges.
- Enable the sponsor's mission through the delivery of concise, impactful technical deliverables, briefings, reports, and Executive level recommendations to senior sponsors.
- Plan, manage and prioritize tasks assigned from the sponsor.
- Collaborate internally with MITRE Project Leads, Department Manager, and Chief Engineer.
- Through deep understanding of the Sponsor's mission, provide thought leadership and clear, timely, actionable recommendations.
Requirements
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Mission Engineering and Digital Engineering processes and tools.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition processes.
- Familiarity with the DoD intelligence community and intelligence systems.
- Familiarity with intelligence workflows, target collection process, ISR (SIGINT, GEOINT etc.) PED, intelligence products and the kinetic/non-kinetic targeting process.
- Task, Project or Outcome lead experience within a complex task or project team.
- This position requires a minimum of 60% on-site in Aberdeen, but expectations may require a higher percentage of time to meet Sponsor and project needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance.
- Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
- This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Career development
Company overview
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various U.S. government agencies. Founded in 1958, MITRE serves as a critical bridge between government requirements and technological innovation, providing objective analysis and solutions to complex national security and public interest challenges. The organization's work spans multiple domains including cybersecurity, aviation, healthcare, defense systems, and critical infrastructure protection. MITRE operates two primary FFRDCs: one for the Department of Defense and another for the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The corporation is renowned for developing technical standards and frameworks, most notably the MITRE ATT&CK framework for cybersecurity threat modeling. With a workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, MITRE focuses on solving problems of national importance through applied research, systems engineering, and advanced technology development, maintaining strict objectivity by not manufacturing products or competing with private industry.