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The Strategic Non-Kinetic Effects (SNKE) Mission Center at MITRE is a new and emerging organization within MITRE focused on developing cutting-edge capabilities to gain and maintain strategic advantage. We are a cross-functional team of analysts, subject-matter-experts, engineers, and innovators working to deliver meaningful solutions to the nation's most pressing security challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of strategic economics within the national security landscape and work on high-impact projects with significant real-world implications. You will be part of a dynamic team of experts dedicated to advancing this critical field.
Our mission is to deliver impactful solutions that are critical to national security, and we are seeking individuals who are not only talented problem solvers but also passionate about collaboration and teamwork. We rely on initiative and enthusiasm from individual staff members who work proactively and collaboratively towards common goals. We are particularly interested in those with a passion for adapting emerging academic and commercial technologies to develop innovative whole-of-government solutions for defense, intelligence, and civilian organizations. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and help us tackle the nation's most pressing security challenges together.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Strategic Economics Department is seeking a results-driven Strategic Economics Lead with extensive expertise in China's economic landscape, government, policy, culture, and language. Proven ability to conduct in-depth supply chain analysis, policy evaluation, and market research, with a strong understanding of the political, regulatory, and cultural factors shaping China's domestic economy and its international relations. Skilled in synthesizing disparate, complex data to support strategic decision-making for government officials, including data gap identification and data scouting. The role requires a unique understanding of DoD, IC, and interagency authorities, Chinese tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the development of integrated course of action generation.
The work requires operating at senior-levels of government, including routine coordination and collaboration with the senior national security leaders and departments and agencies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and results-oriented, with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contributing to national security by fostering innovation and technological advancement.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret
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
Work Location Type:
Onsite
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The Strategic Non-Kinetic Effects (SNKE) Mission Center at MITRE is a new and emerging organization within MITRE focused on developing cutting-edge capabilities to gain and maintain strategic advantage. We are a cross-functional team of analysts, subject-matter-experts, engineers, and innovators working to deliver meaningful solutions to the nation's most pressing security challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of strategic economics within the national security landscape and work on high-impact projects with significant real-world implications. You will be part of a dynamic team of experts dedicated to advancing this critical field.
Our mission is to deliver impactful solutions that are critical to national security, and we are seeking individuals who are not only talented problem solvers but also passionate about collaboration and teamwork. We rely on initiative and enthusiasm from individual staff members who work proactively and collaboratively towards common goals. We are particularly interested in those with a passion for adapting emerging academic and commercial technologies to develop innovative whole-of-government solutions for defense, intelligence, and civilian organizations. If you are driven by a desire to make a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative, team-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and help us tackle the nation's most pressing security challenges together.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Strategic Economics Department is seeking a results-driven Strategic Economics Lead with extensive expertise in China's economic landscape, government, policy, culture, and language. Proven ability to conduct in-depth supply chain analysis, policy evaluation, and market research, with a strong understanding of the political, regulatory, and cultural factors shaping China's domestic economy and its international relations. Skilled in synthesizing disparate, complex data to support strategic decision-making for government officials, including data gap identification and data scouting. The role requires a unique understanding of DoD, IC, and interagency authorities, Chinese tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the development of integrated course of action generation.
The work requires operating at senior-levels of government, including routine coordination and collaboration with the senior national security leaders and departments and agencies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and results-oriented, with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for contributing to national security by fostering innovation and technological advancement.
The responsibilities of this role include:
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategic, operational, and tactical planning on a wide range of topics relevant to strategic economic effects, including financial vulnerabilities, supply chain resilience, economic statecraft, and competitive economic advantage.
- Leverage an understanding of the Chinese economic landscape to identify emerging technologies, assess market trends, and evaluate potential investment opportunities relevant to strategic economic objectives.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, analysts, and project managers across MITRE and with external partners.
- Support the development of strategic recommendations and policy options for government sponsors and DoD stakeholders, translating complex technical analysis into actionable policy recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver briefings and reports on complex strategic economics and finance-related topics to a variety of audiences, including senior government officials and technical experts.
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' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- Masters degree in International Relations, Chinese, Pacific Regional Studies, Political Economy, or a similar field.
- Experience working with or analyzing the defense industrial base, including its supply chains, technology development, and acquisition processes. Knowledge of key players, challenges, and opportunities within the defense sector.
- Experience working with or supporting government organizations including the DoD, IC, and/or interagency.
- Deep understanding of technology trends, emerging technologies, and innovation ecosystems. Ability to assess the potential of new technologies for defense and national security applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex technical information and draw actionable conclusions.
- Experience bridging and enabling collaboration amongst cross-functional teams of qualitative analysts, software developers, AI/ML developers, system architects, and military planners.
- Knowledge of U.S. government policies related to the use of authorities to effect economic outcomes.
- Active Top Secret clearance
- This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience working in both the financial sector and DoD.
- Demonstrated understanding of how financial markets, investment decisions, and technological innovation intersect with national security objectives.
- Knowledge of specific industries or sectors relevant to strategic economic effects (e.g., critical infrastructure, advanced technology).
- Experience with modeling or simulation of economic systems.
- Experience integrating technical expertise into strategic planning and execution.
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret
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
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.
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.
Benefits information may be found here .
Copyright © 1997-2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
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