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MITRE · 21 hours ago

Lead Decision Analyst

Honolulu, HI

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$139K/yr - $208K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to addressing the nation's toughest challenges, including cybersecurity and defense. They are seeking a Lead Decision Analyst to support USINDOPACOM in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing on warfighting acquisition and requirements development processes to deliver mission value and operational impact.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working with acquisition executives, program executive offices, operational community, MITRE SMEs, and external stakeholders to develop integrated transition strategies for entry into the warfighting acquisition system (e.g., JUON/JEON, acquisition and non-acquisition Program of Record, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, OT Consortiums, Stakeholder Summits, Industry Engagements)

Leading government sponsors in acquisition transition strategy development, including the development of acquisition and requirements packages/documentation

Evaluating the maturity of capabilities (e.g., Transition Maturity Framework) to recommend appropriate transition venues with corresponding resourcing opportunities and approaches to validate requirements

Responding to acquisition policy-related inquiries and providing necessary guidance

Qualification

DoW acquisition processesJoint Staff RequirementsCapability maturity evaluationUS government procurementAcquisition transition strategyAnalytical recommendationsIndependent performerEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a B.S degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in DoW acquisition program management

Working knowledge with US government procurement, and contracting processes, policies, and procedures

Understanding of DoW budget cycles and resourcing policies

Familiarity with DoW military missions, requirements, and gaps

Ability to align capability to appropriate acquisition outcomes

Demonstrated skills and experience in presenting complex analytical recommendations both verbally and in writing

Ability to work as either an independent performer and as part of a team

Effective and influential oral communications skills

Prior experience working day-to-day in government-controlled DoW spaces

Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

U.S. Citizenship required

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

Preferred

10+ years of experience with the DoW acquisition system (or Master's and 8+ years)

Understanding of acquisition program new starts and early phases of acquisition program execution

Understanding of Joint Staff requirements development and validation process

Acute awareness of DoW acquisition and Joint Staff requirements reform efforts, to include impact on current processes

Familiarity with industry engagement initiatives to accelerate warfighting capability

Ability to assess capability maturity to recommend acquisition outcome

Experience as a U.S. Government Contracting Officer or Contracting Specialist (FAC-C or DAWIA) or Program Office Procurement Officials (FAC-COR, FAC-P/PM or DAWIA), Certifications are desired but not required

Active TS/SCI

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth

Hawaii Rotational Incentive program

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees