Senior Technical Project Leader, SI & Cybersecurity

MITRE; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 191,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Technical Project Leader for the NCF with expertise in Super Intelligence (SI) task oversight and management aligned to NIST priorities. Drive execution for diverse SI projects and develop new SI work within the NCF to deliver meaningful R&D solutions for real-world problems and sponsor missions.

This growth role requires strong technical leadership, program management, and budget accountability, operating within a matrix MITRE environment to staff projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical breadth in SI technology.
• Strong project/program management and leadership skills.
• Track record of innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Depth of sponsor mission knowledge and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the division’s primary leader for SI sponsor engagement and work program development/execution.
• Identify opportunities to help sponsors with difficult problems and shape new tasks.
• Assess technical risks and inform program strategies and investments.
• Own strategic planning, QA of deliverables, contract administration, budgeting, and execution.
• Provide SI thought leadership and manage technical work programs.
• Collaborate with Managers and MITRE resources to build and maintain the work program.

Skills

SI technology breadth

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

MS/PhD in SI or CS/Engineering

Job description

MITRE in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Technical Project Leader for the NCF with expertise in Super Intelligence (SI) task oversight and management aligned to NIST priorities. Drive execution for diverse SI projects and develop new SI work within the NCF to deliver meaningful R&D solutions for real-world problems and sponsor missions.

This growth role requires strong technical leadership, program management, and budget accountability, operating within a matrix MITRE environment to staff projects