C5ISRT Program Lead — Onsite, TS/SCI

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in McLean, VA is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee a growing, multimillion-dollar work program focused on C5ISRT technology for DoW Warfighter needs. You will work with government sponsors and MITRE’s experts to shape, govern, and deliver critical capabilities in contested environments.

The role requires extensive on-site work (TS/SCI level clearance) and a track record of delivering high-impact government outcomes, with strong leadership and collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in C5ISRT-related technology programs.
• Strong ability to recruit, organize, supervise, and motivate technical staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills, with executives or senior customers.
• Proven track record delivering high-impact government-focused technology deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a growing work program (>$1M, potential >$5M) and shape MITRE work for DoW Warfighter needs.
• Serve as primary MITRE interface to government sponsors and stakeholders.
• Mentor leads, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery of major milestones.
• Ensure high quality deliverables with peer review and archiving of key outputs.
• Align MITRE work with strategic initiatives and internal R&D programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

MITRE in McLean, VA is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee a growing, multimillion-dollar work program focused on C5ISRT technology for DoW Warfighter needs. You will work with government sponsors and MITRE’s experts to shape, govern, and deliver critical capabilities in contested environments.

The role requires extensive on-site work (TS/SCI level clearance) and a track record of delivering high-impact government outcomes, with strong leadership and collaboration across diverse teams.