Mission Integrator

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at its core, MITRE leads federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies and collaborates with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions that advance the nation’s health, security, and prosperity. In partnership with State Department sponsors, MITRE’s State Department Programs Division (P770) advances U.S. national interests globally through diplomacy, economic engagement, and security cooperation, delivering mission‑driven engineering and integration expertise across more than 270 posts worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead frequent and persistent engagements with State sponsors to translate Department strategic objectives and needs into integrated capability roadmaps, architectures, and investment priorities.
• Partner with MITRE project leadership to shape and align program execution with State and foreign partner needs to maximize impact.
• Identify and shape new opportunities for MITRE impact in collaboration with project leadership.
• Work with the Division Director to shape and execute division strategy.
• Identify joint business opportunities with external organizations and influence investment decisions.
• Lead development of proposals for State opportunities in close collaboration with MITRE experts across the corporation.
• Communicate complex technical and mission findings clearly to senior Department and MITRE leadership, interagency stakeholders, and international partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams delivering mission impact in complex enterprise or global environments.
• Deep understanding of State Department missions, organization, enterprise operations, funding processes, and related inter‑agency and Congressional context.
• Comfortable working in highly dynamic environments with urgency and minimal direction.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, engage senior sponsors, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Consistent track record of delivering high‑quality products as both an individual contributor and team leader.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work on‑site at government locations as required by sponsor needs.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Government‑issued security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Minimum of 4 days per week on site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with State and interagency coordination processes and international partner engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to take informed risk, lead with partial insights, and operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.
• Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries and employ shared leadership models effectively.

Pay

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $162,400 – $203,000 – $243,600.

Schedule

This position requires a minimum of four days per week on site, with on‑site work at government locations as needed.