Project Leader, Special Projects Team

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical contributions to the project.
• Shape and define project tasks and workstreams to achieve greatest impact.
• Work to shape the project to maximize impact given resource constraints.
• Establish and document work objectives to 'go beyond' the fiscal year boundary and develop 'exit' or 'maturity' plans.
• Establish cross-project collaborations with shared outcomes and multi-stakeholder buy-in.
• Demonstrate and promote MITRE's cultural attributes such as speed, risk-taking, adaptability, collaboration, grace, and respect.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across teams.
• Provide regular feedback to staff and contribute to staff development.
• Collaborate with sponsors to develop documentation for work definition and defense dollar ceiling (DDC) requests.
• Manage the equities of multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain an accurate and complete staffing plan.
• Complete monthly highlights and the project annual report.
• Ensure execution and implementation of N162 Technical Quality norms and processes.
• Collaborate across MNS, MPS, and MITRE Labs to ensure appropriate staffing for project needs.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years' experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have prior experience working in Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• An existing, active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to be cleared for SAPs.
• Proven track record in making technical contributions including work shaping to meet sponsor needs.
• Experience with all aspects of project management, such as work shaping, staff planning and selection, recruiting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of the DoD and DAF sponsor space and missions, with experience working at senior levels across multiple organizations.
• Superior sponsor engagement and communication skills, especially in sensitive, high-risk customer contexts.
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics to sponsors and staff.
• Minimum of 4 days a week on-site work requirement.

Nice to Have

• Strong technical background in areas such as advanced sensor technologies, modeling and simulation, complex systems engineering, digital engineering, electronic warfare, offensive cyber, or software engineering.
• MS or equivalent degree and 15 or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of MITRE's organizational structure, work programs, and value proposition.
• TS/SCI and SAP clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SAP clearance within one year.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work environment that emphasizes innovation, adaptability, collaboration, and technical excellence.