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Department Summary:

The Nuclear Enterprise Division (N130) is seeking a Division Operations Lead (DOL) to join our team. N130, in collaboration with MITRE’s Joint and Services divisions supporting Navy, OSD, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands, leads a dynamic work program focused on accelerating the evolution of the United States’ nuclear deterrent capabilities. The N130 division is collaborative and team focused, willing to take risks to deliver innovative technical work that delivers impact across our sponsors and the enterprise at large. The Nuclear Enterprise work program provides threat-informed, data-driven modernization recommendations, prototypes, and analyses that accelerate the fielding of warfighter capabilities and allows for the cost-effective modernization of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and Nuclear Weapon Systems. N130’s work program is centered in Bedford, MA with teams in McLean, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Omaha, NE; Hill AFB, Utah; and Eglin AFB, Florida. The DOL is a strategic partner to the Managing Director (MD) and Division Chief Engineer (CE) and works collaboratively with other Air and Space Force Center (A&SFC) Directors, CEs, and DOLs as well as N130 Department Managers (DMs), Department Principles (DPs), Department CEs, and Project Leads (PLs) to successfully execute the N130 strategy, operating plan and achieve key outcomes across MITRE’s Air and Space Forces Center (A&SFC). The DOL leads efficient and effective execution of operations functions within the division and tracks program execution.

The scope of the assignment spans across the entire Nuclear Enterprise Division, including execution of our division strategy and collaboration across 12 project work programs. Division sponsors include but are not limited to Program Executive Office (PEO) NC3, Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC), and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).

It is expected that the DOL will also work on a direct project within the division at least 25% of their time.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the leadership team to develop and execute the division strategy; the management and execution of the work program; planning and execution of financial and operational activities within the division. This includes weekly division leadership team engagements, bi-weekly syncs with finance, regular engagement with project leaders, monthly execution reviews with VPs/Directors, and regular interactions with the A&SFC Ops team.

• Work together with the senior leadership team to define, evolve, and realize division strategy.

• Refine and execute division operating plan to enable N130’s work program execution and successful realization of division strategy.

• Identify opportunities to build an inclusive work environment within N130.

• Support the Division Chief Engineer with the development and management of any Capstone, Capability Funds and Program Development/Special Initiative (PD/SI) proposals.

• Serve as a key communication conduit to ensure consistent messaging across the N130 team; support development of monthly highlights, Impact Stories, quarterly reports, annual reports and MNS Performance Reviews (MPRs).

• As required, the DOL will engage with key Sponsors to help the Managing Director manage relationships and shape the division work program. As appropriate, they will engage in direct sponsor work in support of critical strategic outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Two years of project or people leadership experience.

• Experience working with the Federal Government and specifically the Department of Defense.

• Demonstrated experience in building trusted relationships

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Adept at finding common ground and achieving buy-in among stakeholders who have disparate views and agendas.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Highly organized with a proven ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve business goals

• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and access to classified infrastructure at the TS and SCI levels.

• Familiarity with Air and Space Force operations.

• Experience applying the Objectives and Key Results framework (OKR)

• Understanding of Nuclear domain and relevant challenge area within the Nuclear domain

• Familiarity with MITRE’s NSEC and A&SFC business, contractual, and operational cycles (e.g., MRT, funding processes, STE/Ceiling, PWS, etc.).

• Familiarity with MITRE’s processes and policies across multi-classification level labs (e.g., capital processes, compliance, etc.).

• Strong financial acumen; experience with budgeting and Clarity.

• Strong understanding of one (or more) relevant technical areas: Communications and Networking, Systems Engineering, Sensors, Software Development, Nuclear Effects, or Cyber Resiliency

• Technical and business understanding of FFRDC and National Security Engineering Center (NSEC) operations.

• Demonstrated professionalism with senior MITRE and sponsor leadership.

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

Top Secret

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

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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