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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. MITRE's National Security Sector is helping lead a dramatic shift in how the U. S. and partner nations solve problems for a safer world. MITRE seeks to grow sovereign national security and civil capabilities within the Commonwealth of Australia to solve complex problems that impact Australia and the U. S.; create social benefit and economic opportunity; and build a safer and better world for today and future generations. The Commonwealth of Australia faces broad-based system engineering challenges that require engineering and scientific research expertise that draws upon multiple disciplines and government service domains, as well as partnership with a trusted advisor that is objective in its assessments and free from conflicts of interest. MITRE Australia supports the Commonwealth delivering on MITRE's core competencies including, but not limited to: systems engineering and integration; modeling and simulation; digital engineering (DE); advanced command and control (C2); command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4 ISR); space; cyber; electronic warfare/information warfare; artificial intelligence and machine learning; quantum computing and sensing; autonomous systems; hyper-sonics/counter-hypersonics; undersea technologies; bioengineering; and other cross-domain, leap-ahead technologies. Job Description Primary Responsibilities As Managing Director, you will serve as the senior executive for the MITRE Australia team and provide leadership across all aspects of MITRE's Australian initiatives. In this role, you will: Be accountable for MITRE's operations, business outcomes and employee base in Australia. Provide the senior management interface with major customers and stakeholders across the Government of Australia and serve as a strategic partner in critical mission areas. Deliver on contractual commitments to customers, meeting business and financial objectives. Identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities and obtain funding in new areas where MITRE can provide high impact solutions to critical Australian challenges. Partner with U. S. customers for synergistic opportunities between Australia and the U. S. and identify and resolve limitations that inhibit opportunities to promote collaboration and information sharing. Align MITRE Australia strategic objectives and operating plan with broader MITRE strategy; identify and anticipate strategic and complex trends, opportunities, and issues. Build and shape a high-calibre, high-performance multi-disciplinary team capable of delivering mission-critical work across a spectrum of customers. Provide accountability for a qualified new business pipeline to meet good growth objectives, other performance metrics, and alignment with MITRE Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDC) sponsoring agreements. Manage investment budgets, allocations, indirect costs and reporting to achieve a financially stable and sustainable not-for-profit business model in Australia. Ensure strong governance and oversight of MITRE's Australian operations as a member of the MITRE Australia subsidiary board. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Basic Qualifications Demonstrated readiness to be the lead executive and public face of MITRE's Australian operations. Strong leadership presence, demonstrated thought leadership, and ability to manage a high-performance, multi-national team across a spectrum of complex customer organizations. Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a Ph D with 10 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Australian Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance and/or reciprocity with U. S. Department of Defense (Do D) SECRET clearance. Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience leading a P&L of $50 M or greater in annual revenue. Graduate degree (Masters or Ph D) in the national security, engineering, aerospace, space and defense engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or mathematics field. Experience in public-facing roles requiring strategic communications and media engagement. 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