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MITRE · 2 days ago

Principal Project Leader – IC CIO (Intelligence Center)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$171K/yr - $256K/yr

12+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. The Principal Project Leader will support the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer by leading and integrating multiple coordinated work efforts in areas such as IT operations, cybersecurity, and data governance.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Principal Project Leader serves as MITRE’s lead for Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (ICCIO) support activities and is responsible for integrating multiple ICCIO-aligned efforts into a cohesive, well-executed portfolio

The role leads MITRE support for IC-wide enterprise information technology, architecture, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence initiatives, translating ICCIO strategy and governance direction into executable plans, enterprise frameworks, and measurable outcomes that strengthen the IC Information Enterprise

The PL provides leadership across enterprise IT strategy, planning, and execution, coordinating systems engineering and program management activities to align architecture integration, technology modernization, and cross-IC initiatives

The role supports development and oversight of enterprise performance measures, risk management activities, and governance processes that ensure technical rigor, consistency, and integration across all deliverables

The role provides advisory leadership for information assurance and cybersecurity governance, supporting enterprise security policy development, compliance, risk assessment, and coordination activities that improve the IC’s security posture

The Principal Project Leader also supports IC data and artificial intelligence efforts, including data governance, analytics enablement, AI readiness, and orchestration of pilot initiatives aligned with enterprise standards and security requirements

The PL partners closely with senior IC and ODNI leaders, IC CIO offices, mission partners, and service providers to deliver objective, independent, and conflict-free advice, analysis, and recommendations

Across all activities, the role ensures disciplined execution, delivery quality, and timely responsiveness, while identifying opportunities to strengthen IC enterprise IT governance, improve execution efficiency, and evolve MITRE’s support to advance a secure, interoperable, and mission-driven IC Information Enterprise

Qualification

Enterprise IT operationsCybersecurity governanceData managementArchitecture integrationProgram leadershipNational Security knowledgeArtificial IntelligenceRisk managementCollaborationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience leading complex programs or portfolios supporting IC or federal enterprise IT, cybersecurity, architecture, or data organizations

Deep understanding of IC or large-scale federal IT environments, including enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, information assurance, and mission IT operations

Experience supporting IC-wide or enterprise-level governance bodies or coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders

Proven ability to engage effectively with senior government executives

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across technical, analytic, and operational domains

Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and understanding of National Security, Intelligence Community, and Department of Defense cybersecurity topics

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

U.S. Citizenship required

This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site

Preferred

Direct experience supporting the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer, IC CIO offices, or comparable enterprise IT governance organizations

Experience leading or supporting enterprise architecture integration, cybersecurity governance, Zero Trust implementation, or IC-wide IT modernization initiatives

Experience supporting data management, analytics, or artificial intelligence programs in classified or national security environments

Demonstrated success improving enterprise IT governance, integration, interoperability, or security posture

Experience collaborating across federal agencies and commercial companies

Demonstrated ability to take risks and lead work with partial insights and operate effectively autonomously

Experience with all aspects of project management, such as work shaping, staff planning and selection, recruiting, budgeting, and reporting

Company

MITRE

Glassdoor2.8

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