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MITRE | Pacific Regional Operations (N554) is where frontline defense meets cutting-edge innovation. Based in Hawaii and operating at the heart of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of joint and coalition military operations across one of the most strategically important regions in the world.
As a forward-deployed force multiplier, we work side-by-side with warfighters, senior commanders, and Service Components to accelerate operational advantage through mission-driven analysis, C4I systems integration, and rapid concept development. From real-time support to live operations and joint exercises, to influencing the next generation of Command and Control (C2) technologies, our team is embedded where the action is-and where it matters most.
N554 brings deep operational insight into the development of Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), mission threads, and capability assessments. We connect frontline realities to emerging tech, bridging operational gaps with rapid, relevant, and resilient solutions. We also strengthen ties between U.S. forces and our Pacific Allies, enabling stronger coalition interoperability and shared modernization efforts.
This is not your typical desk job-this is national security at the operational edge. It's high-impact, high-tempo work that shapes real-world outcomes across the Pacific Theater. And yes, it's Hawaii-a unique setting where purpose meets paradise. This position would also require periodic trips to Australia to be at the leading edge of shaping and building a strategic work program with one of the longest allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
If you're ready to make a difference, influence mission outcomes, and work in one of the most geopolitically vital regions on Earth, join N554 and be part of something bigger.
Roles & Responsibilities: PACOM Regional Operations Department (N554), within MITRE's Mission Driven Integration Center is seeking a candidate to serve as the Pacific Theater Fires Integration Outcome Lead. This is a Principal Engineering position supporting the synchronization of MITRE efforts to develop, modernize, and/or refine sponsor Operational processes for Theater and Global Fires coordination. This position will also serve as MITRE's primary interface to the USPACOM Integrated Joint Fires Center (IJFC).
Successful candidates will have a strong background working with the Department of War coupled with demonstrable experience in one or more of the following technical and/or mission-focused competencies: 1) command & control (C2); 2) Joint / Service Fires; 3) System of System Engineering (M&S); 4) target development.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Build and manage sponsor, MITRE, and stakeholder relationships pertaining to Theater Fires.
- Assess theater fires gaps; develop government and MITRE IR&D proposals to close gaps
- Shape/create cohesive systems engineering development and campaign plan(s) for PACOM that demonstrates how operational capability is being incrementally demonstrated and matured.
- Increase collaboration and coordination on Fires experimentation between the Function and Combatant Commands, Service Components, and allies and partners
- Work with supporting functions (e.g. Intel) to develop DOTMLPF-P solutions to theater fires challenges
- Collaborate with other government, FFRDC, and MITRE leads and organizations to identify and integrate new technology into theater architectures
Basic Qualifications: - Typically BS in a technical discipline, such as Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Computer), Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; or a BA in International Relations, International Security, or similar fields and 8 years of experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of experience.
- Familiarity with DoW operations plans and doctrine literacy
- Demonstrated expert level knowledge of fires processes at the operational and strategic level
- Working knowledge of Joint and Service targeting and fire control systems
- Strong system-of-systems engineering experience across various mission sets.
- Prior experience with DoW systems of systems integration.
- Effective and influential oral communications skills.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
- Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering, operational analysis, and modeling & simulation
- Prior experience/background in Joint Fires at a CCMD
- Operational Planning experience
- Demonstrated capability for strategic planning and ability to provide actionable plans to government sponsors.
- Experience with and/or future interest in project and department leadership roles including project leader, task leader, and group leader
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:$162,400 - $203,000 - $243,600 Annual
Work Location Type:Onsite
Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.
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