CYBER DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND EVALUATION POLICY LEAD (JOINT AND S WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: MITRE Corporation
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

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, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. This position is within the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)), Executive Director, Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessment (DTE&A) organization to serve as a MITRE Cyber developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) SME and leader. The lead will be responsible for reviewing DoD cyber test and evaluation related policy and provide recommendations to improve current and emerging Cyber DT&E guidance. Responsibilities include: * Engage in new research, emerging technologies, and methodologies of early life cycle cyber security testing techniques to provide recommendations of future investments and initiatives aligned to DTE&A's organizational objectives.
* Identify gaps in cyber T&E practice and policy and provide solutions to fill those gaps in guidance updates using cyber T&E pilots, case studies, and proven best practices.
* Author DoD cyber T&E guidance tailored to current development methodologies (e.g. DevSecOps, MBSE, digital engineering, AI, etc.) and acquisition models.
* Serve as a technical integrator to review and assess relevant policy and guidance under development being routed through formal and informal Government coordination mechanisms for impact on DTE&A's Cyber DT&E guide. The SME will provide recommendations in writing on content updates and improvements.
* Lead and engage with stakeholders in workshops and working groups to foster collaboration and solicit feedback on new methodologies and best practices to inform cyber T&E guidance.
* Serve as a team lead for the cyber policy team that encompasses early career systems security engineers and cybersecurity analysts.
Basic Qualifications: * Typically, Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Security Engineering or similar field and 10 years related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
* Knowledge of Cybersecurity test and evaluation policy and guidance
* Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle process
* Knowledge and experience of the DoD cyber T&E and assessment process
* Experience with implementation of cyber test and evaluation practices within the DoD and/or Industry
* Experience with development methodologies such as DevSecOps and Agile, portfolio management across DoD acquisition, requirements, and budget systems
* Excellent communication and writing skills to effectively write and present content on policy, guidance, technical papers and publications.
* Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
* This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence. PreferredQualifications: * Technical expertise in weapon system acquisition, development, and Test & Evaluation
* In-depth background in cybersecurity (cyber testing, cyberspace defense, offensive cyber operations, cyber physical systems, and cyber intel)
* Experience/knowledge of test analysis methods during engineering and developmental test phases
* Experience developing and reviewing cyber security test plans and techniques for warfare and information systems for Major Defense Acquisition Programs under OSD oversight This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
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 Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$168,500 - $210,500 - $252,500 Annual Work Location Type:
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