Counterintelligence and Security Team Lead

MISSION ONE, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MISSION ONE, LLC is seeking a Team Lead for the NCSC/MCD in Virginia, Minnesota. The role involves directing team activities, serving as the main contact for Sponsor program authorities, and managing contractor personnel.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in managing enterprise IT operations and hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field. Active security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of hands-on experience managing enterprise IT operations.
• Experience developing decision-quality materials and oversight of program performance.
• Active security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NCSC/MCD team in support of mission objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between contractor team and Sponsor leadership.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Managing enterprise IT operations

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Team leadership

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) / Mission Capabilities Directorate (MCD)

The NCSC/MCD Team Lead will serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the NCSC/MCD support effort. This individual is responsible for directing team activities, including contractor personnel across multiple locations, and serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Sponsor program authorities and representatives on technical and project‑related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NCSC/MCD team in support of mission objectives and program requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor team and Sponsor leadership on technical, operational, and project‑related issues.
• Provide regular status updates and milestone briefings to leadership.
• Oversee contractor personnel and project operations through the development of procedures, planning activities, and execution oversight.
• Direct and manage contractual, technical, multi‑disciplinary engineering, programming, maintenance, and administrative support efforts.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the NCSC/MCD mission and remain informed of evolving requirements and programmatic changes to ensure effective support.
• Track, manage, and control costs, including labor hours for level‑of‑effort work, to support effective contract performance and minimize cost overruns.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands‑on experience managing enterprise IT operations and maintenance (O&M) support and system enhancement projects.
• Experience developing decision‑quality materials, including strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings, and executive action tracking.
• Experience overseeing or guiding portfolio and program performance, resource planning, and acquisition/procurement strategy, including vendor management and enterprise licensing concepts.
• Active security clearance required, TS/Poly (level determined by contract requirements).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps, investment plans, and measurable outcomes in support of counterintelligence and security missions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience.