Defense Security Cooperation Agency Project Leader

MITRE Corporation / CVE

Arlington, VA

Full Time

Senior

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Project Leader at MITRE is responsible for architecting and implementing digital solutions to support U.S. foreign policy and national security interests. The role involves working within the Joint Digital Solutions Department to modernize IT systems, accelerate Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and develop mission-critical capabilities through innovative, human-centered design and integration platforms. The position offers an opportunity to lead technical efforts that enhance military-to-military relationships, interoperability, and partner capacity building, contributing to a safer and more secure nation.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with DSCA Sponsors
Develop a thorough understanding of the Sponsor's mission, environment, and critical challenges
Provide strong thought/technical leadership to shape the work program and ensure MITRE is addressing the sponsor's most challenging and critical mission challenges in coordination with the Department Manager and aligned with Department, Division and Center Priorities
Work closely with the Sponsor and Department Manager to define impactful mission outcomes, influence stakeholder decisions, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver data driven technical products and prototypes
Provide overall direction and oversite of technical efforts and ensure quality of data-driven technical products and/or solutions with actionable recommendations
Seek and identify strong technical expertise from within the Department and across MITRE to build and maintain a high-performing project team
Coordinate staffing and hiring with Department Manager
Track technical delivery and finances, including project funding status and appropriate action as necessary to correct shortfalls or overruns
Contribute to the technical work program in one or more areas
Maintain a considerable presence at the Sponsor Site, i.e., Crystal City

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Two or more years of project leader experience
Experience leading a mid-size multi-disciplined project team
Proven track record for building and maintaining trusted sponsor relationships and operating effectively at various levels including with Senior Executives
Demonstrated ability to execute sponsor work shaping aligned with organizational goals and develop objective solutions and recommendations to address critical sponsor challenges
Proven team builder with ability to work across Program Division and MITRE Labs bringing required staffing resources to bear
Strong interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication skills
Significant demonstrated competency in multiple technical fields critical to program success (e.g., software engineering; cloud computing; API design and development, data quality, visualization and governance; agile software development; Adaptive Acquisition Frameworks DevSecOps; and IT Governance)
Solid systems engineering skills
DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
Willingness to travel to sponsor sites (Crystal City) as required

Nice to Have

Five or more years of project leader experience
Experience leading a large multi-disciplined project team
Strategic thinker
Domain knowledge in Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Master's degree in computer science or similar field and 10 years of related technical experience or equivalent

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Project leader experience
Experience leading multi-disciplined teams
Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits
Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
A culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership

Working at MITRE Corporation / CVE

MITRE is a not-for-profit organization committed to public interest, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The workplace emphasizes adaptability, partnership, and making a meaningful impact on national security and public well-being.

Apply Now