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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. The Software Wellness Innovation, Facilitation, and Technology Department (L53A) in the Software Engineering Innovation Center is seeking a Chief Architect to advance the practice of architecting software solutions that help solve our sponsor’s toughest challenges. The Chief Architect for Software Wellness, a technical leadership role within our organization, will drive key aspects of the organization’s strategy and outcomes. The selected individual will oversee software architecture activities, assessments, and innovation initiatives, working with existing software architects and helping grow and mentor new ones. They will work across a geographically diverse organization and across a number of different sponsor and technical domains. Roles & Responsibilities: Assume the role of the inaugural Chief Architect for Software Wellness, working with leadership to define and grow the role Plan, develop, and oversee a set of strategic outcomes to advance software architecture processes, assessment, and innovation Develop impactful work in software architecture across key sponsors Identify, lead, and nurture business services in response to our sponsors’ needs and technical trends Work in partnership with other software architects and organizational leadership to provide mentorship, engagement, shared goals and outcomes Collaborate with other architects throughout MITRE to develop shared approaches and impacts Ensure technical quality of software architectural approaches throughout the organization Act as a key technical resource for our sponsors and programs Collaborate with work leaders to develop strategic approaches and impacts Provide technical domain-specific knowledge, leadership, and influence internally and externally across multiple stakeholders Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Experience managing projects and/or experience as a direct supervisor / group lead Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance Experience developing work programs, shaping work programs, and creating program relationships 10+ years experience in modern software languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, and/or Javascript Experience working with large, complex software systems and key software system processes (technical debt mitigation, agile development, system architecture, legacy modernization, etc) 10+ years experience as a software architect Familiarity with architecture and modeling tools and techniques Demonstrated technical stature in software engineering and/or software architecture topics, including publications, presentations, and/or patents This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance Masters, PhD or other advanced degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field Our culture is a tangible asset that endures through our people and leaders. At MITRE, our leaders must also demonstrate and continually develop a consistent set of shared Leadership Competencies: Lead with a Strategic Mindset: Drives alignment across MITRE to achieve our mission by engaging across and beyond the enterprise, making and executing decisions, and activating the Good Growth Strategy. Create Value: Takes a broad approach to solving complex problems using a national and global lens. Unleashes the full capabilities of our people in a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that are scalable, equitable, transferable, and sustainable. Cultivate Inclusion: Creates an environment and opportunities, built on trust, where people can be their whole authentic self, feeling welcomed, supported, engaged, and respected for who they are and what they contribute to the organization. Embraces and engages all dimensions of diversity to exponentially expand MITRE’s impact in solving problems for a safer world. Communicate for Impact: Conveys powerful messages tailored to the unique needs of stakeholders—and desired outcomes—in a style that engages and inspires action. Exemplifies active listening to foster collaboration, understanding, and alignment. Commit to Action and Outcomes: Holds self and others accountable for acting on and achieving established objectives. Exemplifies cultural attributes while executing and delivering impactful outcomes. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None 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: $181,000 - $226,000 - $271,000 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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