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This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.Department Summary:\nMITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) is seeking a Lead Data Scientist in the Trusted Intelligence & Public Safety Software Systems (TIPSS) Department to deliver, operate, and engage with the Field Services Department within the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence Division (DSSI).\nThe Field Services Department delivers innovative solutions and brings a multidisciplinary approach to Sponsor challenges that are critical to national security. The Department’s work researches, develops, applies, and accelerates adoption of advanced capabilities and technologies in the following areas:\nLaw enforcement\nAnalytics\nData strategy & management\nInvestigative operations\nPrototyping\nBiometrics\nMission solutions\nPosition Summary:\nThe TIPSS and Field Services departments are seeking a lead data scientist to execute test plans, conduct technical analysis, document and automate testing and evaluation pipelines, and write/maintain/present results and recommendations on behalf of a dynamic and trusted research partner within the Field Services work program supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence (DSSI) Division. This position will work hand-in-hand with the Project Lead, Technical Leads, and Technical Staff to conduct cradle-to-grave testing and evaluation, including software development and execution of test plans.\nThe supporting project is tasked with operating at the intersection of identity management, biometrics, and artificial intelligence, helping advise and develop novel solutions for urgent and long-term needs. Our independence and technical capability have led to MITRE playing a unique role to help ground and validate system performance, develop novel capabilities, and help drive a strategic partnership with influence alongside our DOJ Sponsor.\nThe primary responsibilities of this position must be carried out, at least four days a week in person in Clarksburg, WV at MITRE and/or Sponsor site. The selected candidate will establish an intermittent presence at sponsor sites and MITRE locations where staff support those organizations and must be available to travel to these locations on short notice.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nCore responsibilities include:\nDevelop and enhance existing command line tools and environment for optimal testing and results analysis methods. \nExecute stages of test plans to include the hands-on operation of command line tools and aggregation of results.\nTroubleshoot and debug open-source, academic research, and commercial software. \nWrite and maintain documentation of results and recommendations. \nPresent results in a data-driven manner that resonate with operationally focused Sponsors to convey impact and direction of their mission and investment decisions.\nServe as a first-line technical lead for junior staff on data analytics and rapid prototyping efforts, giving direction, guidance, and ensuring alignment with overall project outcomes.\nMaintain awareness of research efforts from across MITRE including internal innovation programs to benefit project efforts and provide impact to the DOJ Sponsor.\nEnsure technical quality, accuracy, and timeliness of products and recommendations for technical evaluations, including executing and participating in appropriate peer reviews.\nInteract with Sponsor leadership, government task managers, and individual government personnel.\nBasic Qualifications:\nTypically 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. \n4+ years of technical, task, or project leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive complex efforts from planning through execution.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. An advanced degree combined with relevant experience is preferred.\nAbility to obtain and maintain accounts on the sponsor’s unclassified and classified networks.\nActive U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens in accordance with U.S. Government eligibility requirements for security clearances.\nStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to establish priorities, maintain scope, manage competing demands, and keep teams focused on delivering meaningful results.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and effectively collaborate with both government sponsors and internal stakeholders at all levels.\nAbility and willingness to support key DOJ program and sponsor engagements, including on-site coordination meetings as frequently as weekly.\nOn-site presence is required four days per week, split between MITRE’s Clarksburg, WV campus and sponsor locations, with flexibility to travel as mission needs arise.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with biometric systems development and evaluation\nExperience with identity matching, name matching, and human-language technology tools\nExperience with statistical assessments that validate national security standards\nProven ability to develop a trusted advisor relationship with a DOJ/government sponsor\nGraduate degree in national security, engineering, computer science, physical sciences, mathematics, or a related field\nThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):\nTop SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):\nTop SecretSalary compensation range and midpoint:\n$155,200 - $194,000 - $232,800 AnnualWork Location Type:\nOnsiteCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll 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.\nMITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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