MITRE · 3 hours ago
Principal Cross-cutting Program Manager
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $228K/yr
8+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing critical national challenges. The Principal Cross-cutting Program Manager will lead technical work products and foster relationships with sponsors to deliver impactful solutions in areas such as oceans, climate, and environmental security.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to active technical work products that help sponsors drive toward desired outcomes while meeting MITRE quality expectations
Coordinate with MITRE sector/division/Labs leadership to develop and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with sponsor leadership, serving as a strategic advisor on oceans, climate, and environmental security challenges and related enterprise/mission strategies
Shape, plan, and execute complex, multi-year projects, from concept development through delivery. Including scope definition, resource planning, risk management, and performance tracking
Support work shaping efforts with new sponsors by identifying high-impact initiatives and Administration priorities, and coordinating with MITRE sector/division/Labs leadership on investment and growth decisions
Convene and lead cross-disciplinary MITRE teams (engineering, analytics, policy, operations) to translate sponsor problems into actionable work plans, integrated technical solutions, and clear outcomes
Work with MITRE sector/division/Labs leadership to coordinate a multi-sponsor program portfolio across the Department of Commerce (including NOAA), Department of State, and Department of the Interior, ensuring alignment with sponsor missions and CGEM/MITRE Labs strategy
Represent MITRE in external events (workshops, roundtables, conferences) to elevate sponsor priorities, share insights, and position MITRE as a thought leader in oceans and atmosphere–related domains
Facilitate integration across projects to avoid duplication and demonstrate mission impact to sponsors and MITRE leadership
Mentor and develop staff within the portfolio, fostering collaboration, inclusive teaming, and a pipeline of emerging technical leads and project leaders aligned to MITRE’s long-term strategy
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physical Science, or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Demonstrated technical depth in the field oceans, fisheries, weather, and earth systems
Demonstrated ability to lead and build collaboration across organizational units and leverage existing work to benefit other Sponsor needs
Strong record of stakeholder engagement and relationship management with senior government sponsors, including facilitating decision-making and consensus across diverse perspectives
Experience structuring and managing projects or programs from concept through execution, including scope definition, risk management, and tracking outcomes
Ability to communicate highly conceptual or complex ideas
Critical thinking skills and proactive approach to research and problem-solving
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred
Direct experience supporting missions in the Department of Commerce, NOAA, Department of State, and/or Department of the Interior, particularly in oceans, trade, or economic security portfolios
Direct experience supporting cross agency missions and inter-agency working groups, bringing together a wide variety of government sponsors for a common goal
Demonstrated success in business development or work shaping for federal sponsors, including opportunity identification, capture, and proposal development
Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams (policy, engineering, analytics, and operations) in delivering high-impact outcomes for government sponsors
Experience representing organizations in external forums (e.g., interagency working groups, industry roundtables, or public events) to advance mission priorities and strategic partnerships
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Company
MITRE
MITRE is a not-for-profit organization that operates research and development centers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
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