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, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

N256 provides applied systems engineering/mission engineering for 2 Combatant Commands (CCMDs), to include NORAD/USNORTHCOM and HQ US Space Command. N256 is a vibrant element of the N250 Joint Staff / Combatant Command (JS/CCMD) Division emphasizing collaboration and sponsor mission orientation. This position focuses on supporting emerging NORAD and USNORTHCOM work with the Surgeon General (SG) office to develop the Integrated CONUS Medical Operations Plan. This DoD led effort is in partnership with USNORTHCOM, DHS/FEMA, and HHS/ASPR, National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) is leveraging MITRE's Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on the development of this Combat Medical Surge Plan.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering methodology and processes relating to acquisition, architecture design, system integration, risk assessment, and other systems engineering disciplines to solve operational challenges across multiple NORAD and USNORTHCOM mission areas.

• Collaborate across MITRE and with relevant partners to identify and develop solution recommendations leveraging best practices and state-of-the-art engineering solutions.

• Conduct in-depth research to address current and future customer needs.

• Develop technical papers and presentations to inform decision makers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in an engineering, science, or technology field, or a Master’s degree and 5 years’ relevant experience.

• Previous experience in one or more cybersecurity specialties.

• Demonstrated ability to clearly provide technical analysis and actionable recommendations to decision makers at all levels.

• This position requires an on-site presence of 5 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CISSP or other demonstrated cyber experience.

• Experience with requirements documentation and program/mission gap analysis.

• Familiarity with or experience in DoD and Civilian Medical Disaster Medicine

• Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering Principles, concepts, methods, and tools for developing Systems Engineering frameworks and documents.

• Ability to apply Systems Engineering concepts to real world problems.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Experience integrating divergent team members to complete task requirements.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret/SCI

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:

$138,500 - $173,000 - $207,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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@mitre.org .

Copyright © 2024, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.

Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits)