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Department Manager (DM) Role for N172 - Resilient Comms
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE's Agile and Resilient Battle Management Division (N170) is seeking an experienced, motivated leader to assume the Department Manager (DM) role for N172 - Resilient Comms. The DM will be responsible for managing and growing a team of work class talent, developing the department strategy, setting Department technical direction and quality, supporting development of new opportunities, and building partnerships and collaborative relationships across MITRE, our sponsors, industry, and academia. The N172 Department is focused on improving modernized and advanced heterogeneous, tactical aerial and space communications and networking systems for resilient communications in contested environments. The Challenge is to provide DoD and Coalition systems secure, robust, adaptable connectivity and networking in permissive, contested and highly contested environments with a Strategic Focus on: Ensuring SATCOM and Tactical communication solutions meets platform mission requirements Developing advanced communications and networking concepts Performing Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A), Operational Analysis (OA), Prototyping, Experimentation and Testing to inform Communication and Networking decisions Ensuring interoperability across DoD and Coalition partners Developing system of systems architectures to enable concepts Transitioning capabilities through modern acquisition processes In partnership with the Division's Managing Director (MD) and Project Leaders (PLs), the DM will develop and maintain close working relationships with sponsor leadership. Moreover, the DM will provide technical domain-specific knowledge, leadership and influence, internally and externally, across multiple stakeholders to drive mission outcomes. To address evolving priorities, the DM will develop and shape a work program to achieve sponsor strategic outcomes. The DM will also execute effective talent acquisition, team member mentorship, and performance management across N172. Additionally, the Department Manager will ensure MITRE cultural attributes, speed, risk-taking, adaptability, collaboration, grace and respect, are foundational to the Department's culture. Roles & Responsibilities: Strategy Development Staff Development Technical Quality Partnerships and Initiatives Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. A strong leadership presence and demonstrated thought leadership. A demonstrated knowledge of Communications and Networking, systems engineering, processes, and tools Proven track record in making technical contributions including work shaping to meet sponsor needs. Experience creating and leading technical strategies to increase the impact of outcomes. Experience driving innovation into the work program by leveraging R&D, facilitating engagement between researchers and relevant sponsors, and overseeing the transition of research results to sponsors to address mission outcomes. Proven Track record of partnering with organization (e.g., internal, academia, industry) to ensure capabilities and platforms are strategically leveraged in the execution of programs. Experience in shaping the workforce and skill mix to develop the technical capabilities of the staff to include high quality hires capable of technical impact and growth. Excellent communication skills in articulating complex topics to sponsors and staff. Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: Solid understanding of multiple of the following areas: Communications, Networking, Tactical Comms, SATCOM, Operational Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Complex Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering TS/SCI and/or SAP accesses This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint: $199,500 - $249,500 - $299,500 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email recruitinghelp@ for general support and collegerecruiting@ for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Benefits information may be found here.
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE's Agile and Resilient Battle Management Division (N170) is seeking an experienced, motivated leader to assume the Department Manager (DM) role for N172 - Resilient Comms. The DM will be responsible for managing and growing a team of work class talent, developing the department strategy, setting Department technical direction and quality, supporting development of new opportunities, and building partnerships and collaborative relationships across MITRE, our sponsors, industry, and academia. The N172 Department is focused on improving modernized and advanced heterogeneous, tactical aerial and space communications and networking systems for resilient communications in contested environments. The Challenge is to provide DoD and Coalition systems secure, robust, adaptable connectivity and networking in permissive, contested and highly contested environments with a Strategic Focus on: Ensuring SATCOM and Tactical communication solutions meets platform mission requirements Developing advanced communications and networking concepts Performing Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A), Operational Analysis (OA), Prototyping, Experimentation and Testing to inform Communication and Networking decisions Ensuring interoperability across DoD and Coalition partners Developing system of systems architectures to enable concepts Transitioning capabilities through modern acquisition processes In partnership with the Division's Managing Director (MD) and Project Leaders (PLs), the DM will develop and maintain close working relationships with sponsor leadership. Moreover, the DM will provide technical domain-specific knowledge, leadership and influence, internally and externally, across multiple stakeholders to drive mission outcomes. To address evolving priorities, the DM will develop and shape a work program to achieve sponsor strategic outcomes. The DM will also execute effective talent acquisition, team member mentorship, and performance management across N172. Additionally, the Department Manager will ensure MITRE cultural attributes, speed, risk-taking, adaptability, collaboration, grace and respect, are foundational to the Department's culture. Roles & Responsibilities: Strategy Development Staff Development Technical Quality Partnerships and Initiatives Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. A strong leadership presence and demonstrated thought leadership. A demonstrated knowledge of Communications and Networking, systems engineering, processes, and tools Proven track record in making technical contributions including work shaping to meet sponsor needs. Experience creating and leading technical strategies to increase the impact of outcomes. Experience driving innovation into the work program by leveraging R&D, facilitating engagement between researchers and relevant sponsors, and overseeing the transition of research results to sponsors to address mission outcomes. Proven Track record of partnering with organization (e.g., internal, academia, industry) to ensure capabilities and platforms are strategically leveraged in the execution of programs. Experience in shaping the workforce and skill mix to develop the technical capabilities of the staff to include high quality hires capable of technical impact and growth. Excellent communication skills in articulating complex topics to sponsors and staff. Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: Solid understanding of multiple of the following areas: Communications, Networking, Tactical Comms, SATCOM, Operational Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Complex Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering TS/SCI and/or SAP accesses This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint: $199,500 - $249,500 - $299,500 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email recruitinghelp@ for general support and collegerecruiting@ for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Benefits information may be found here.