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The CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM and JOINT STAFF OPERATIONS Department (N253) is seeking an experienced leader to supervise and manage a group of talented MITRE technical staff in the McLean, Virginia area. As Group Leader (GL), you will be responsible for supervising, growing, and nurturing a technical team in a dynamic work environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Have deep knowledge of the Joint Staff work program and other related projects to enable the group members to grow as a team and provide work program growth opportunities.
- Develop and execute a strategy for your Group, including:
- Serving as Direct supervisor (DS) for assigned staff and interns, providing technical support, conducting regular performance and development conversations, staff advocacy and recognition, and communication with Project/Task Leads on performance.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for new employee onboarding and as a resource to guide staff in navigating the MITRE organization and processes.
- Partner with Project/Task Leaders to identify appropriate project opportunities where staff can leverage their current skills and continue to develop new skills.
- Help shape group and department work programs and capability investments.
- Work with the Department Leadership to forecast workforce levels and skillset/talent demands then grow the group to fill those needs.
- Ensure technical quality of the group's work products & deliverables.
- Serve as a key member of the Department Leadership team in executing its strategy.
- Represent the department and/or division in ad hoc efforts/events.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other organizations to identify domain specialists to provide technical mentorship for the staff across various technical skillset areas.
- Guide your staff in development of impactful professional goals that will challenge them to focus on career progression that has an impact.
- Work to ensure your staff contribute to and are accountable for sponsor outcomes, and maximize employee potential, motivation, and engagement.
Basic Qualifications:
- Typically, 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Staff supervisory experience.
- Active DoD TS with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise staff.
- Strong desire to develop staff to address work program needs and challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Desire to develop early career staff and guide them to navigate career options/paths at MITRE.
- This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- DoD TS/SCI desired.
- M.S. degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related field and 10 years of experience.
- Prior group leader, task leader, or similar leadership experience.
- Prior experience recruiting, retaining, and/or developing junior staff.
Work Location Type: Hybrid
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