Intelligence Program Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Within MITRE's Intelligence Center, the Defense Intelligence Department's mission is to enhance our sponsors' policy formulation, planning, and strategy execution across the national security enterprise through all-source intelligence and resource analysis that informs decision-making to address threats in an era of strategic competition. We mitigate critical gaps and shortfalls, identify relevant emerging technologies, and create novel solutions to address mission challenges to advance the missions of our sponsors. The Department is accountable and responsible for intelligence programs with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW I&S), the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), and the Combatant Command Intelligence Directorates (J2). Roles & Responsibilities: MITRE is seeking an experienced leader to be the Principal Engineer for the United States Pacific Command (PACOM) J2 Common Operational Picture (COP) Intelligence Data Layer (IDL), a J2 top priority requirement. MITRE is looking for a highly qualified expert familiar with establishing technical and functional requirements, developing test plans, and executing complex validation and verification events. In coordination with DIA's Common Intelligence Feed (CIF) Joint Program Management Office (JPMO) and Theater Operations/Fires Enterprise, the PACOM J2 will operationalize the IDL across the Pacific Intelligence Enterprise. The applied systems engineer will operationalize complex systems to create a unified and shared understanding of the intelligence environment for decision-makers across the full spectrum of operations and organizations. The systems engineer will collaborate with capability developers to ensure alignment with technical requirements and system integration goals within and beyond the Intelligence Community. They will work closely with stakeholders to verify that all components function cohesively, contributing to a unified and seamless integrated system. Responsibilities Include: * Lead Intelligence Data Layer (IDL) operationalization across the PACOM Joint Intelligence Operations Center and Service Components
* Work with the CIF JPMO, other Combatant Commands, and Services to prepare and execute test plans and procedures
* Integrate with joint test organizations for operational verification and validation
* Ensure capabilities are robust for times of limited communication and verified for sharing across the joint/combined force
* Engage with J2 Leadership, analysts, PACOM HQ staff, CIF JPMO and MITRE to align IDL requirements with mission needs Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
* Expertise in object-based systems, tools, datasets, architecture, and intelligence production
* Strong understanding of Combatant Command intelligence support and processes
* Independent sponsor support experience
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
* Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain Polygraph
* This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: * Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * Expert in intelligence systems acquisition, test/evaluation, and validation/verification
* Deep knowledge of critical intelligence databases, battlespace awareness applications, cross domain solutions, and their attributes for technical integration
* Comprehensive grasp of PACOM mission and intelligence activities This position is eligible for participation in the Hawaii Rotational Program, which is designed to attract top-tier, mission-critical talent to support work in Hawaii. The program offers a three-year participation period and includes an annual incentive payment for eligible employees. To qualify, employees must relocate to Hawaii and charge at least 75% of their time to designated projects at the MITRE Hawaii site. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph 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/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$162,400 - $203,000 - $243,600 Annual Work Location Type:
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