Department Manager, Cyber for Identity Trust and Assurance with Security Clearance
Company: MITRE Corporation
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling
life? At MITRE, you can have bothThat'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 employeesMITRE is
different from most technology companiesWe are a not-for-profit
corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no
commercial conflicts to influence what we doThe R&D centers we
operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as
diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and
enterprise transformationWe're making a difference every
day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and
worldOur workplace reflects our valuesWe offer competitive
benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a
culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion,
flexibility, collaboration, and career growthIf this sounds like
the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a
difference with usDepartment Summary: The Cyber Solutions
Innovation Center is seeking a Department Manager for the Cyber for
Identity Trust and Assurance departmentThe Department Manager will
be responsible for providing strategic leadership to an inspired
multi-disciplinary team of researchers and practitioners and drive
innovation in the department's technical areas of focus, with
particular emphasis in Cryptography, Software Assurance (SWA),
Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) and Trustworthy
AIOur department develops and applies scalable approaches for
systems and software, evaluates technology and solutions, leads and
fosters external partnerships within the communities we support,
and conducts novel research and developmentWe serve in critical
roles including:--- developing and implementing SWA programs for
our sponsors, enabling them to build and maintain assurance in the
software they're deployingOur expertise also involves deep
understanding of software weaknesses and best practices for
mitigating them as well as strategies for managing software supply
chain security.
* aiding the sponsor community in applying cryptography and
architecting secure cryptographic systems, software, and
protocolsWe specialize in the application of well-founded
cryptographic techniques as well as the design and application of
emerging cryptographic techniques for security and privacy,
including post-quantum cryptography, fully homomorphic encryption,
and secure multi-party computation, among others.
* developing strategies, assessing policy and technical
constraints, and facilitating the deployment of ICAM solutions into
cloud, on-premises, and tactical environmentsAs senior trusted
advisors and leaders within the ICAM community internally and
external to MITRE, we apply our knowledge of industry trends,
advances in commercial technology, and relevant industry standards
and protocols to inform our sponsors' decision-making.
* working at the intersection of Cybersecurity and AI on
trustworthy approaches to applying AI to cybersecurity applications
(e.g., autonomous network defense, assessing code for software
weaknesses) as well as developing and applying frameworks for
evaluating the assurance of AI-based techniques.
* performing research and development, evaluation and testing and
operational support for high-priority sponsor mission applications,
MITRE Labs strategic initiatives, and MITRE's internal research and
development programThe ideal candidate for this position has a
blend of strong technical and people leadership competencies and is
highly motivated to work collaboratively to address our sponsor's
biggest technical challenges and realize broad-based impactThis
role can be executed from either McLean, VA or Bedford, MARoles and
Responsibilities: The Department Manager will be responsible for
setting the technical direction of the Department's capabilities,
growing a team of world-class talent, supporting development of new
opportunities, and building collaborative relationships across
MITRE, our sponsors, industry, and academia.--- Lead a technically
diverse and geographically dispersed team (-50% Bedford, -30%
McLean, -20% site staff and Teleworkers).
* Participate as a member of the Division's Leadership Team,
helping to steer the Division's expertise and innovation to support
sponsor operational cybersecurity missions and Division and MITRE
Labs' strategic direction.
* Work in collaboration with Department Senior Technical Staff, the
Group Leaders, and our Capability Area Leads to:
* Set the strategic vision for the Department and advance our
technical capabilities through innovation, external partnerships,
and impactful contributions to MITRE's direct work program in
alignment with Division strategy.
* Facilitate the creation of new opportunities in science and
technology as well as applied engineering to ensure work program
agility and highly engaged staff.
* Hire, mentor, develop, and retain world-class staff , emphasizing
the creation of opportunities for growth and development, bridging
skillset gaps, and anticipating future needs.
* Develop and enhance trusted relationships with stakeholders
within the Division, across MITRE Labs, and with the Program
Divisions to envision, shape, and apply cross-cutting and impactful
solutions.
* Pursue and maintain connections with industry and academia to
build awareness of cutting-edge technology and research and engage
in partnerships that bring value to MITRE and our
sponsorsAdditional responsibilities include:--- Contribute
meaningfully to the Division's work program, with responsibilities
and contributions commensurate with expectations for Senior
Principal Staff.
* Uphold and model for staff MITRE's cultural and behavioral
attributes: speed, risk-taking, adaptability, grace and respect,
and collaboration.
* Demonstrate MITRE's leadership competencies:
* Lead with a Strategic Mindset - Drives alignment across MITRE to
achieve our mission by engaging across and beyond the enterprise,
making and executing decisions, and activating the Good Growth
Strategy.
* Create Value - Takes a broad approach to solving complex problems
using a national and global lensUnleashes the full capabilities of
our people in a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that are
scalable, equitable, transferable, and sustainable.
* Cultivate Inclusion - Creates an environment and opportunities,
built on trust, where people can be their whole authentic self,
feeling welcomed, supported, engaged, and respected for who they
are and what they contribute to the organizationEmbraces and
engages all dimensions of diversity to exponentially expand MITRE's
impact in solving problems for a safer world.
* Communicate for Impact - Conveys powerful messages tailored to
the unique needs of stakeholders-and desired outcomes-in a style
that engages and inspires actionExemplifies active listening to
foster collaboration, understanding, and alignment.
* Committo Action and Outcomes - Conveys powerful messages tailored
to the unique needs of stakeholders-and desired outcomes-in a style
that engages and inspires actionExemplifies active listening to
foster collaboration, understanding, and alignment.
* Ensure that performance and compensation management processes are
fair and transparent.
* Maintain a culture of inclusion and diversity.
* Employ practices to ensure high technical quality of work
products aligned to the MITRE Brand.
* Effectively manage the operations of the Department and maintain
responsible fiscal oversight for the Department's budget and
resourcesBasic Qualifications:--- BS degree and 15+ years related
experience, or equivalent combination of related education and work
experience
* Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a
government security investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information or applicants who
are eligible for security clearances.
* Proven depth and recognized stature in one or more cybersecurity
technical capability areas.
* Demonstrated ability to build successful collaborations across
organizational units.
* Demonstrated success in leading technical efforts.
* Track record of success in hiring, guiding, and supporting senior
technical staff.
* Experience managing a high-performing team of at least 8
people.
* History of successful project initiation (definition, scoping,
aligning to need, costing, etc.) and project management (execution,
staffing, schedule management, delivery, quality review, etc.).
* This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site
schedulePreferred Qualifications:--- Advanced degree in applicable
field.
* Documented success as a consultant to the Federal Government Our
culture is a tangible asset that endures through our people and
leadersAt MITRE, our leaders must also demonstrate and continually
develop a consistent set of shared Leadership Competencies:--- Lead
with a Strategic Mindset: Drives alignment across MITRE to achieve
our mission by engaging across and beyond the enterprise, making
and executing decisions, and activating the Good Growth
Strategy.
* Create Value: Takes a broad approach to solving complex problems
using a national and global lensUnleashes the full capabilities of
our people in a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that are
scalable, equitable, transferable, and sustainable.
* Cultivate Inclusion: Creates an environment and opportunities,
built on trust, where people can be their whole authentic self,
feeling welcomed, supported, engaged, and respected for who they
are and what they contribute to the organizationEmbraces and
engages all dimensions of diversity to exponentially expand MITRE's
impact in solving problems for a safer world.
* Communicate for Impact: Conveys powerful messages tailored to the
unique needs of stakeholders-and desired outcomes-in a style that
engages and inspires actionExemplifi
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