Lead Project Management Specialist with Security Clearance

apartmentMITRE Corporation placeMclean (TX) descriptionStage/Internship calendar_month9/1/26

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Department Summary: L582 contains MITRE Enterprise Program and Risk Management thought leaders.

The department is composed of recognized subject matter experts, who are proficient in a suite of program and risk management skills including: leading people, project communications, scope management employing Agile, establishing program metrics, developing schedules, and more.

The Enterprise Program & Risk Management department provides support across a wide range of MITRE portfolios, employing ~ 50 highly qualified and experienced staff.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project coordination for MITRE projects
Implementation and maintenance of project schedules
Implementation and maintenance of project risk register(s)
Research associated with specific project requirements
Handling of project logistics, including meeting management and facilitation
Project communications and reporting (includes generation of project periodic reports)
Management of project artifacts
Application of artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to project management Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of related experience
Basic knowledge of project, program and risk management as would be evident by a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
Experience in the application of AI tools
Specific experience in one or more project management domain (e.g., risk management, change control, schedule management, project reporting, quality management)
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S Citizenship is required
This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: * Specific project management experience
PMBOK Knowledge
Task leadership or other supervisory experience This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$138,800 - $173,500 - $208,200 Annual Work Location Type:
Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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