Systems Lead- Engineering

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MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) System Engineering Technical Division is seeking Lead Systems Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) Program has responsibility to acquire critical Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for utilization within FMS Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, as well as other FMS programmatic efforts. The MDA FMS CDS Systems Engineer will execute the mission strategy to develop and deliver integrated, certified FMS CDS capabilities that will enable the US and Coalition forces to inter-operate at the speed of relevance. This involves the development of next generation warfighter operations in all phases of systems evolution from concept exploration, through integration, experimentation, testing, verification, and fielding. Successful candidate will work at least two country specific FMS CDS work programs that may be at varying stages of programmatic system milestones (from initial requirements development to deployment).Roles and ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee technical systems engineering tasks - such as integration, testing, V&V - as a trusted advisor to an integrated MDA FMS CDS product team.Inform technical development, test evaluation, and integration of data distribution enterprises, requirements, and concepts of operations for Command, Control, Communication, and Computer (C4I)Build partnerships and coordinate efforts across MITRE, industry, and government programsDevelop technical reports and presentations on analysis results, options, and recommendationsPresent technical recommendations to government sponsors for the program acquisition strategyBrief Senior US and Foreign Partner leadership regarding FMS CDS technology, capabilities, architecture, and policy to foster potential integration needsLead Information Exchange Requirements (IER) Working Groups with Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and Foreign Partners to assess legacy and to-be system delivery data flows and formats with potential for FMS CDS integrationProvide Subject Matter Expert engineering support on all technical aspects of Request for Proposal (RFP) development and serve as a technical advisor during source selection and acquisition activitiesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.Experience in collaborating with technical interagency government, contractor, and vendor teams in the development, demonstration, and deployment of complex system of systems architectures.Experience with leading and managing FMS cases between US and Foreign Partners leadership.Ability to identify and perform technical tasks involving studies, assessments, technical evaluations, and recommendations to inform programmatic and acquisition decisions with data-driven analysis.Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate to influence design and facilitate implementation FMC CDS activities.Experience in leading the growth and development of new project opportunities that expand the technical work portfolio.Ability to work closely across sponsor directorates, leveraging knowledge and resources, ensuring consistency of effort, and fostering teamwork and innovation among the sponsor, SETA staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, other government agencies, vendors, and prime contractor(s)Ability to communicate complex technical and operational findings clearly through briefings, white papers, visualizations, technical reports, and stakeholder discussions.Ability to work with cross-functional teams that may include operators, engineers, software developers, modelers, data scientists, test personnel, subject matter experts, and government customers.S Government issued Security Clearance.S Government issued Security Clearance. S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.Must be willing to travel - At most 25%; Includes quarterly OCONUS, International travel plus ad hoc CONUS travelPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software engineering, computer science, or related disciplines.Experience leading technical interagency government, contractor, and vendor teams in the development, demonstration, and deployment of FMS solutions. Overseeing the technical planning and execution of the work and developing and presenting results to the government sponsor.Active DoW Top Secret clearance with SCIThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCIThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteCommitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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. 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