Computer Scientist (Intelligence Center

MITRE Lead Computer Scientist

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Within MITRE's Intelligence Center, the Defense Intelligence Department's mission is to enhance our sponsors' policy formulation, planning, and strategy execution across the national security enterprise through all-source intelligence and resource analysis that informs decision-making to address threats in an era of strategic competition. We mitigate critical gaps and shortfalls, identify relevant emerging technologies, and create novel solutions to address mission challenges to advance the missions of our sponsors.

The Department is accountable and responsible for intelligence programs with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW I&S), the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), and the Combatant Command Intelligence Directorates (J2).

In this role, you will serve as MITRE's lead computer scientist supporting US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) J2 in Tampa, Florida. You will work directly with military and civilian personnel to develop data-driven solutions that improve intelligence analysis, mission planning, and operational decision making. Qualified candidates will have a strong Combatant Command or Intelligence Community background with demonstrated technical experience in advancing intelligence analysis, data analytics, scalable data architectures, and intelligence mission planning capabilities.

As a computer scientist, you will apply your expertise to leverage diverse tools, data architectures, and traditional and non-traditional data sources to address critical intelligence gaps. You will independently lead and execute technical efforts while collaborating with MITRE professionals and mission partners as needed to:

• Support the J2 Intelligence Data Science Team by developing technical recommendations for all-source analysis, Common Intelligence Picture capabilities, scalable data architectures, data pipelines, and integration of traditional and non-traditional data sources
• Evaluate and recommend large language models, entity resolution, audio transcription, and other advanced analytic capabilities to improve intelligence workflows
• Design scalable data architectures and pipelines that scale for the integration of future data sources and evolving mission requirements
• Orchestrate and manage AI/ML model deployments to deliver reliable analytic capabilities in operational environments
• Collaborate with MITRE and government teammates to identify, prioritize, and solve the J2's most challenging technical problems
• Assess and improve technical approaches that enhance threat awareness and support operational requirements across USSOCOM mission partners
• Maintain strong communication with MITRE leadership and government stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful execution

Selected candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Domain/Technical Competence. Strong familiarity in one or more of the following areas: (1) Computer Science, (2) Mathematics, (3) Data Analytics, (4) Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, and…