Systems Engineer
MITRE
Summary
MITRE's Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization (CGEM) works across US Treasury, Commerce, and the Veterans' Administration. The Finance and Regulation department (P825) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team, located in McLean, VA. As a key member of our team, the GL will help the Federal Treasury & Tax Administration Division (FT&TA) shape and execute its vision for supporting the Treasury in its need to use data science, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve mission goals.
Job description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance informed by deep knowledge of the U.S. Treasury mission, federal financial operations, and the broader stakeholder landscape supporting Treasury initiatives.
- Coordinate and support multiple complex initiatives, ensuring alignment across diverse technical teams, mission partners, and executive stakeholders.
- Apply systems engineering expertise across multiple projects to support integration, problem-solving, requirements development, and operational execution.
- Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to address high-priority national security challenges and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted partner to Treasury sponsors, leveraging at least two years of hands-on experience working directly with sponsor organizations and leadership.
- Lead and support project and program management efforts, including business process design, organizational change management, and implementation of large-scale government initiatives.
- Conduct detailed analysis and develop high-quality technical reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and other executive audiences.
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.
- Academic background in computer science, statistics, operations research, engineering, or related technical field.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one area related to data science, data management, advanced analytics, or AI.
- Interest in personnel leadership and management roles with an emphasis on mentoring and coaching.
- Ability to possess or quickly gain a thorough understanding of the IRS sponsor's mission, organization, and environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex, highly technical topics to various levels within MITRE and sponsoring organizations.
- Experience working with or leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in building partnerships within an organization.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Suitability.
- This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., Group Lead, Task Lead, Project Lead, etc.).
- Experience in shaping sponsor needs to deliver quality work, achieve program impact, and support growth.
- Proficiency with common data science tools and technologies.
- Familiarity with data architecture and data management concepts and strategies, including the data lifecycle, data stewardship, and governance.
Requirements
- 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
- Academic background in computer science, statistics, operations research, engineering, or related technical field
- Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one area related to data science, data management, advanced analytics, or AI
- Interest in personnel leadership and management roles with an emphasis on mentoring and coaching
- Ability to possess or quickly gain a thorough understanding of the IRS sponsor's mission, organization, and environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with or leading multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in building partnerships within an organization
- Ability to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Suitability
- Minimum of 3 days a week on-site
- At least two years of hands-on experience working directly with sponsor organizations and leadership
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.