Joint Fires Network Project Leader

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Department Summary:

The MITRE Corporation's All-Domain Integration (ADI) Department (N174) supports development and delivery of integrated, agile mission capabilities that will enable the US and Coalition forces to operate at the speed of relevance. ADI's focus is to (1) develop joint, all-domain operational concepts; (2) mature these concepts through realizable architectures; and (3) transition the developed capabilities to the warfighter. This involves the near-term modernization of fielded capabilities and development of next generation warfighter operations in all phases of systems evolution: from concept exploration, through experimentation and fielding. MITRE and the ADI department work hand-in-hand with Government sponsors and the warfighter to serve as technical advisors bringing domain experience and state-of-the-art solutions to their most demanding operational challenges. Successful candidates will join our team and immediately begin tackling emerging, high-priority challenges in the areas of all-domain operations and Combined Joint, All-Domain Command & Control (CJADC2).

The ADI Department is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Leader to oversee the Joint Fires Network (JFN) initiative. The Project Leader will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, integration, and operational support of advanced joint fires and targeting systems, supporting both U.S. and coalition partners. This role requires a strong background in systems engineering, command and control (C2), joint fires, and operational experimentation, as well as proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Joint Fires Network project, ensuring successful execution of technical, operational, and programmatic objectives.
• Develop and refine concepts of operations (CONOPS), requirements, and architectures for joint fires and targeting networks.
• Coordinate and integrate efforts across MITRE, government sponsors, industry partners, and coalition stakeholders.
• Oversee technical teams in the design, modeling & simulation, integration, and testing of joint fires solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise in joint fires, C2, targeting, and multi-domain operations.
• Shape and guide experimentation, field demonstrations, and operational assessments.
• Mentor and develop project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and sponsors.
• Support business development and proposal activities related to joint fires and all-domain operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Networking, or related technical field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience' or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Experience in systems engineering, C2, joint fires, or related defense domains.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Deep understanding of joint fires, targeting, and multi-domain operations (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or coalition experience preferred).
• Experience with requirements analysis, systems integration, and operational experimentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• Current Top Secret (or higher) security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, C2, joint fires, or related defense domains.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and program management.
• Familiarity with modeling & simulation tools (e.g., AFSim, Cameo, MBSE).
• Familiarity with digital infrastructure, network and Cloud architecture, data integration, or network and security operations. Expertise in integration across technical stack.
• Prior experience supporting INDOPACOM, USARPAC, or other Combatant Commands.
• Certifications such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, or equivalent.
• Prior military experience in fires, targeting, or C2 roles.
• Master's degree is preferred

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

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$161,000 - $201,000 - $241,000 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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