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Department Summary:

The Indo-Pacific Regional Operations Department (N554) works with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and the Military Service Components on-island to inform warfighter requirements and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), and provides Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems acquisition, engineering, and integration support to the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Allies in the Pacific Theater. N554 is a dynamic and forward leaning organization that provides direct connections to warfighters. These direct connections allow staff to monitor and participate in current operations and exercises. A key output of this access is the ability to inform technology innovation and capability analysis with operational domain expertise. N554 operational depth and warfighter access has generated considerable expertise in the development and analysis of CONOPS, mission threads, use cases, and operational requirements. The Department establishes links between DoD sponsors and Coalition Partner development activities. N554 is on the cutting edge of current operations and is a major thought leader in force modernization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Indo-Pacific Regional Operations Department (N554) is seeking to fill a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, and Interoperability (C4I2) Operations position for MITRE’s project with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in Honolulu, Hawaii. MITRE aims to deliver quantifiable mission value and operational impact to the warfighter – primarily by accelerating technical innovation of new ideas and solutions to emerging operational problems. In general, we collaborate with acquisition stakeholders, technology innovators, operational analysts, and other mission partners to help accelerate the delivery of needed capabilities to operational and tactical level warfighters across the naval, joint, and combined force. This position requires creative problem solving through novel applications of cyber operations and software principles in collaboration with diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

Successful candidates will have a strong background working with the Department of Defense coupled with demonstrable experience in one or more of the following technical and/or mission-focused competencies: 1) communications architectures; 2) command and control (C2; 3) Joint / Service HQ Operations; 4) Systems of systems engineering.

Specific responsibilities include:

Build and manage sponsor, MITRE, and stakeholder relationships pertaining to INDOPACOM Theater Network Operations Control Center (TNCC).Shape/create systems of systems approach to the Joint operational oversight of heterogeneous networksAdvising decision makers on recommended actions to implement secure, resilient, and safe architectures for operational environments.Proactively work as part of multiple geographically distributed teams that develop robust network of MITRE and other professional connections. Engage and collaborate with engineers and planners, subject matter experts, and defense acquisition professionalsBe able to modify and alter course as the environment and sponsor priorities shift. Understand the power of reach-back and be an effective conduit to bring the talent forward to execute at the right time.Partner with operational mission owners within INDOPACOM and its components to measure complex dependencies and communicate risk to leadershipIncrease collaboration and coordination on experimentation between INDOPACOM, the Service Components and the Services through this strategy.Support the government in balancing support to operations with network and communication securityDefine key metrics that can/should be utilized to establish mission readiness across interdependent systems and quantify risk to operational capability.Collaborate with other government, FFRDC, and MITRE leads and organizations to identify and integrate new technology into theater architectures

Basic Qualifications:

Typically BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; or a BA in International Relations, International Security, or similar fields and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience.Experience with Cyberspace defense operations, systems security engineering, security, and system architecture.Experience with operational communication system network architectures and vulnerabilities.Familiarity with DoD military missionsPrior experience working day-to-day in government-controlled DoD spaces.Working knowledge of DoD missions and operational processesDemonstrated expert level knowledge of terrestrial and tactical communications systemsStrong system-of-systems engineering experience across various DoD systems and mission sets.Prior experience with US Department of Defense systems of systems integration.Effective and influential oral communications skills.Strong written and oral communications skills.Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experienceWorking knowledge of model-based systems engineering, operational analysis, and/or digital engineeringCurrent knowledge of emerging technology being adopted into acquisition programs and/or the INDOPACOM theater.Familiarity with project management processes, capabilities, and associated tools.Demonstrated capability for strategic planning and ability to provide actionable plans to government sponsors.Active TS/SCI.

As part of MITRE’s Push to the Pacific initiative, employees hired to this requisition may be eligible to participate in a Hawaii Rotational Incentive program.  For select positions with high demand and difficult to fill skill sets, MITRE is proud to offer selected staff the opportunity to receive a 15% lump sum payment each year, for up to 3 years, and an additional 5% upon relocation to a non-Hawaii based location at the conclusion of the rotation program.  The above figures are based on current base salary upon selection to the Hawaii Rotational Rotation Program, less tax withholding and other applicable deductions.

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

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$153,000 - $191,500 - $230,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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