Principal Group Leader — Strategic Technology and Economic Foresight Department

About This Role

Lead the Strategic Technology and Economic Foresight Department at MITRE's Intelligence Center, focusing on anticipating global technological and economic competition for national advantage. This role involves empowering staff, ensuring high analytic precision, and cultivating talent while directly supervising 10-12 team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all departmental work meets the highest standards of analytic precision and technical rigor
• Guide staff development, strengthen core capabilities, and deepen program and sponsor relationships
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for staff growth aligned with mission objectives
• Directly supervise 10-12 staff, including performance management, development planning, and providing regular feedback
• Engage ODNI customers to understand mission needs, identify analytic and technical opportunities, and align with departmental goals
• Support workforce shaping, hiring, and work program development
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology and economic trends and provide technical leadership
• Facilitate communication across projects and serve as a liaison between staff, project leaders, and department leadership
• Actively contribute to analytic, technical, or foresight work within the department and NID portfolio

Requirements

• 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• 6 years in a leadership role
• Deep understanding of emerging technology landscapes, economic security trends, or strategic analysis relevant to ODNI
• Familiarity with MITRE’s work programs, culture, and Intelligence Center priorities
• Greater than 50% direct to department work programs
• Active TS/SCI with current CI Poly
• Ability to work 5 days a week on-site in McLean, Virginia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience, Master's degree with 8 years, or PhD with 5 years
• 10 years of related experience; 6 years in a leadership role

Nice to Have

• Current or recent task leadership or experience managing staff in support of ODNI missions
• Demonstrated ability to shape workforce skill mix, develop talent pipelines, and hire high-quality staff
• Exceptional writing and analytic communication skills
• Strong ability to lead in dynamic, collaborative environments that emphasize innovation and mission impact

Benefits