Intelligence Systems Engineer/Analyst - Principal (Center for Securing the Homeland)

MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Border Security Department at MITRE is seeking multiple Intelligence Systems Engineers/Analysts to enhance the capabilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations. This role focuses on developing advanced analytical and visualization tools to support timely decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidates will work closely with the sponsor to provide hands-on expertise in various domains, including data analysis, financial threat intelligence, and intelligence technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence subject matter expertise in several varied domains to enhance our sponsor's analysis capabilities.
• Identify and apply novel technologies or non-materiel solutions to support current intelligence operations.
• Apply innovative approaches to rapidly improve sponsor's outcomes.
• Create strategic materials, briefings, communication products, information dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Embed with the sponsor as required to perform job duties and execute the mission.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD (in STEM field) with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• The ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fitness, and a CBP Background Investigation.
• Ability to effectively employ systems engineering principles with an understanding of sensors, communications, artificial intelligence, data science, ontology, or cybersecurity to solve challenging problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, including the ability to contribute to engaging and convincing presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fitness, and CBP Background Investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects.
• The ability to identify additional project opportunities to expand the technical work portfolio.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth