[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18339BR\nJob Title Director of Biometrics Research\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Cyber Security\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose Do you believe in the missions of the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies? Are you interested in solving complex biometrics and identity management issues in support of Federal Law Enforcement? Do you want to be at the forefront of furthering the state of the art in biometrics? Then look no further!\n\nIf you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and scientific issues in support of the Nation\u2019s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE\u2019s work program and a specific career opportunity in biometrics research. As Director of Biometrics Research for the largest component of the science and technology organization of the nation\u2019s premier law enforcement agency, you will prioritize research initiatives and projects, direct internal research, manage contract research, influence and leverage external research, and function as the agency\u2019s biometric scientific authority. In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor to government staff--performing studies and providing technical expertise, recommendations, and execution support for biometric technologies.\n\nOur not-for-profit, public interest charter gives us the freedom to pursue ideas that others might see as too risky. MITRE is built on the principles of objectivity and independence which enable our employees to push the technical and programmatic limits of the state of the practice. Your talents and skills will be leveraged to keep our nation safe and secure.\n\nWork as a part of a government team to identify, plan, prioritize, lead, direct, and evaluate biometrics research initiatives for law enforcement. As Director of Biometrics Research, well-versed in multiple biometric modalities, you will participate in the selection, engineering, integration, implementation and operation of biometric systems and programs. You will draw upon your own subject matter expertise in biometrics modalities as you plan and evaluate research initiatives and provide senior level advice to government executive decision makers.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions As Director of Biometrics Research, your specific responsibilities will be as follows:\n\n\u2022Assess the current and future use of both established and emerging biometric modalities.\n\n\u2022Identify, prioritize, and direct required research by managing and balancing a diversified portfolio.\n\n\u2022Provide technical and strategic guidance in support the agency\u2019s biometrics portfolio.\n\n\u2022Provide advice and technical recommendations pertaining to biometric devices, algorithms, modalities, formats, protocols, and architecture.\n\n\u2022Plan, direct, and develop technical whitepapers and journal articles to support the organization\u2019s mission space.\n\n\u2022Work with other members of the Intelligence Community to leverage their research efforts.\n\n\u2022Explore innovative ways to influence and leverage outside funding.\n\n\u2022Serve as liaison with internal biometrics researchers and experts and as the agency\u2019s interface with other Intelligence Community partners for biometrics.\n\n\u2022Support headquarters liaison activities in the Washington, DC area. Under the right circumstances, this position could be located in the Washington, DC area with significant (50%) overnight travel within 250 miles.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 7 years of related experience or MS and 4 years of related experience or PhD and 2 years of related experience\nDesired Education/Experience \u2022Ph.D. in a biometric-related scientific discipline. Candidates without a doctoral degree, but otherwise exceptionally well qualified, may be considered favorably.\n\n\u2022Ten years of experience in the biometrics field.\nRequired Skills: \u2022Demonstrated experience in research and applied biometrics work for the U.S. Government.\n\n\u2022Understanding of the government and academic biometrics communities.\n\n\u2022Understanding of biometric algorithms, tools, and methods.\n\n\u2022Demonstrated experience with one or more biometric modality.\n\n\u2022Excellent communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills.\n\n\u2022Experience implementing systems engineering processes.\n\n\u2022Ability to develop and deliver senior-level presentations.\nDesired Skills \u2022National recognition in one or more biometrics modalities as evidenced by publications, leadership of national science organizations, etc.\n\n\u2022Experience in managing a multi-million dollar research portfolio.\n\n\u2022Understanding of and experience interacting with the U.S. intelligence and biometric communities.\n\n\u2022IEEE Biometrics Certification\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 50 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-05-16 20:57:10", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/28742465/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Director of Biometrics Research", "reqid": "18339BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 28742465}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18340BR\nJob Title Software Engineer (Developer)\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Information Technology\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose Do you believe in the missions of the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies? Are you ready to protect our nation against cyber-attacks and terrorist threats? Then look no further!\n\nIf biometrics, computer programming, systems engineering, and leadership are a part of who you are, then we are interested in talking with you about MITRE\u2019s work program and career opportunities.\n\nOur not-for-profit, public interest charter gives us the freedom to pursue ideas that others might see as too risky. MITRE is built on the principles of objectivity and independence which enable our employees to push the technical and programmatic limits of the state of the practice.\n\nWorking side by side with MITRE\u2019s Department of Justice mission partners, the successful candidate will assist in solving their most difficult technical challenges. The candidate will provide technical expertise and project management in support of biometric technologies. Support areas include research initiatives, various biometric modalities, system pilots and prototypes, software tool development, data analysis, and systems engineering.\n\nThis position can be in Clarksburg, WV or McLean, VA.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions Work in a dynamic team environment to assist in biometric system prototyping and image quality processing. The candidate will engage in prototype development and installation, software tool development, standards conformance, and system integration. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate and participate in activities to ensure knowledge sharing and integration across the team and provide support to the government by applying strong systems engineering and technology area knowledge to identify, prioritize, and solve difficult problems.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 1 year experience or MS\nDesired Education/Experience BS in Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related biometric, IT or Computer Science degree.\nRequired Skills: The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent organization skills who works well in a team environment with multiple priorities.\n\nThe candidate will demonstrate the following talents:\n\u2022 Development experience in Java/J2EE\n\u2022 Strong knowledge of Object oriented design concepts and data structures\n\u2022 Familiarity developing:\n-Transactional business logic\n-SQL/Relational database interaction including Object-relational Mapping\n-Java application frameworks\n\u2022 Proficiency in test driven development and utilizing testing frameworks\n\u2022 Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Ant) & version control software (Subversion)\n\u2022 Comfort working in Linux (Red Hat, CentOS)\n\u2022 Scripting knowledge (bash, perl, python)\n\u2022 Familiarity and interest in prototyping, testing and reporting\n\u2022 Familiarity with networked and database applications\nDesired Skills Expertise in algorithm development/optimization, efficient data structures, time/space complexity\n\u2022 Experience with biometric systems, application interfaces and middleware\n\u2022 Image quality and research and performance/conformance testing\n\u2022 Ability to support and interpret standards/conformance, error analysis, and applied research\n\u2022 Persistent storage and distributed systems\n\u2022 Image handling/processing metrics and functions\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-04-27 19:17:23", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/28238855/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Software Engineer (Developer)", "reqid": "18340BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 28238855}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18304BR\nJob Title Senior Muti-Discipline System Engineer\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Engineering\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose Do you believe in the missions of the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies? Are you interested in solving complex programmatic and technical issues? Then look no further!\n\nIf you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and programmatic issues in support of the Nation\u2019s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE\u2019s work program and career opportunities.\n\nAs a Senior Engineer for MITRE you will provide technical systems engineering support to a variety of programs related to Law Enforcement, National Intelligence, and government Information Systems. You will work on some of the most challenging technical and programmatic issues facing this important national security sponsor located in Clarksburg, WV.\n\nOur not-for-profit, public interest charter gives us the freedom to pursue ideas that others might see as too risky. MITRE is built on the principles of objectivity and independence which enable our employees to push the technical and programmatic limits of the state of the practice.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions \u2022Develop rapid prototype, proof of concept, biometric tools to assist with the matching, ingest, manipulation, and processing of critical data.\n\n\u2022Manage, maintain, and query multiple databases.\n\n\u2022Provide technical input to a variety of projects to ensure technical viability, sound engineering, and programmatic viability.\n\n\u2022Engage in key Department projects and leverage corporate technical resources to help our Project Leaders solve specific technical problems critical to our sponsor\u2019s success.\n\n\u2022Develop and maintain relationships with key technical and programmatic leaders across the sponsor base and within the corporation to the benefit of our sponsors.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 1 year experience or MS\nDesired Education/Experience BS in Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related biometric, IT or Computer Science degree.\nRequired Skills: The successful candidate will have a strong background in software development, database management, and systems engineering. The candidate must be familiar with developing in PERL. The candidate must also have a working knowledge of MYSQL.\n\nThe candidate will have a strong background in verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. Ability to engage sponsors effectively and develop peer relationships. Candidate must have the ability to be an effective team member, provide leadership, team building, motivation and guidance across the work program.\n\nThe candidate will have demonstrated experience in information technology and program management. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience in performing systems engineering tasks and developing strategies and program documentation.\n\nThe candidate must be able to perform effectively working with the sponsor on complex, time-critical national security issues and quickly adapt to new challenges and willing to perform duties outside of their comfort zone.\nDesired Skills Understanding of image compression tools, biometrics, fingerprint scanning systems, and requirements analysis. Experience working with XML, JAVA, and C++.\n\nUnderstanding of the US intelligence cycle and the major organizations in the Intelligence Community. Should be detail-oriented and capable of organizing complex systems development projects. Experience with agile development methods and web technology is also desired. Understanding of organizations and ability to perform strategic planning is desired. Experience in process engineering and organizational change and development is highly desired.\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-04-23 18:52:23", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/28078223/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Senior Muti-Discipline System Engineer", "reqid": "18304BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 28078223}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18293BR\nJob Title Biometrics Subject Matter Expert\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Cyber Security\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose Do you believe in the missions of the Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence agencies? Are you\ninterested in solving complex biometrics and identity management issues? Do you want to further the state of the art in these fields? Then look no further!\n\nIf you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and programmatic issues in support of the Nation\u2019s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE\u2019s work program and career opportunities. In this position, you will interface daily with technical and programmatic experts in a fast-paced environment to advance the state of the art in biometrics and identity management.\n\nWorking side by side with MITRE\u2019s Department of Justice mission partners, you will assist in solving their most difficult technical challenges. You will serve as a trusted advisor to government staff--performing studies and providing technical expertise, recommendations, and execution support for biometric technologies.\n\nOur not-for-profit, public interest charter gives us the freedom to pursue ideas that others might see as too risky. MITRE is built on the principles of objectivity and independence which enable our employees to push the technical and programmatic limits of the state of the practice. Your talents and skills will be leveraged to keep our nation safe and secure.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions Work as a part of a government team to lead and assist in leading and executing viable biometrics research initiatives to further the sponsor\u2019s mission. The candidate will participate in the selection, engineering, integration, implementation and operation of biometric systems and programs. Candidate will collaborate and participate in activities to ensure knowledge sharing and integration across the team and provide senior level advice and oversight in support of the government by applying strong systems engineering and technology area knowledge to identify, prioritize, and solve difficult problems.\n\nThe candidate will:\n\n\u2022Serve as a government partner, providing technical and strategic guidance to the organization\u2019s biometrics portfolio.\n\n\u2022Apply structured research and evaluation techniques to biometric modalities (e.g., voice, iris, and face recognition).\n\n\u2022Provide technical recommendations pertaining to devices, algorithms, modalities, formats, protocols, and architecture.\n\n\u2022Develop and integrate biometric techniques and tools into operational environments.\n\n\u2022Assess the current and future use of both established and emerging biometric modalities.\n\n\u2022Refine and validate requirements.\n\n\u2022Identify and mitigate technical issues and gaps.\n\n\u2022Develop presentations to illustrate recommendations and strategies in relevant technical areas.\n\n\u2022Author technical whitepapers and journal articles to support the organization\u2019s mission space.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 5 years of related experience or MS and 3 years of related experience or PhD and 1 year of related experience\nDesired Education/Experience \u2022Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline.\n\n\u2022Demonstrated experience in applied biometrics work for the U.S. Government.\n\n\u2022Understanding of the government biometrics community.\n\n\u2022Understanding of biometric algorithms.\n\n\u2022IEEE Biometrics Certification\nRequired Skills: \u2022Demonstrated experience with one or more biometric modalities including research and development, system design and biometric evaluation, strategic planning, technology roadmap, deployment, counter biometric, verification, validation and risk mitigation.\n\n\u2022Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n\n\u2022Experience implementing systems engineering processes.\n\n\u2022Ability to develop and deliver senior-level presentations.\nDesired Skills \u2022Advanced knowledge of biometric tools and techniques.\n\n\u2022Strong knowledge of Unix of Windows Operating Systems.\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-04-23 18:51:50", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/28078213/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Biometrics Subject Matter Expert", "reqid": "18293BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 28078213}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18210BR\nJob Title Biometrics Intern - Research Assistant\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Engineering\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose As a Biometrics Research Intern with MITRE you will be part of a team involved in establishing and refining an overall research agenda and performing biometrics research activities for an important Department of Justice sponsor. You will work directly with the government sponsor and other MITRE team members in performing research in the areas of facial image quality and video camera live detection. You will also assist in demonstrating emerging laboratory capabilities at the MITRE facilities.\nSecurity Clearance Level Secret\nKey Functions In this role, you will perform biometrics research, assist in developing and refining the biometrics laboratory, and perform demonstrations in the laboratory.\nRequired Education/Experience: BS\nDesired Education/Experience A four year degree in a related technical field and experience in researching and publishing in the biometrics field.\nRequired Skills: Research and writing skills.\nDesired Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-04-09 23:48:35", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/27762947/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Biometrics Intern - Research Assistant", "reqid": "18210BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 27762947}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Clarksburg", "description": "Req ID 18109BR\nJob Title Acquisition and Contracting Specialist\nLocation WV: Clarksburg\nProfession Analysis\nDepartment Code G123\nPurpose As an Analyst with MITRE, one of Fortune Magazine's \"100 Best Companies to Work For\u201d you will assist a major new sponsor organization develop its contracting function, processes, and procedures. Experienced procurement analysts and other procurement and acquisition professionals are needed to assist in improving procurement processes, mentoring junior staff, and developing performance metrics.\nSecurity Clearance Level Top Secret\nKey Functions The primary job functions will be to work with government staff to develop or improve procurement documents, support all pre-award planning activities, recommend contracting strategies and plans, mentor junior staff and advise senior staff, and develop improved procurement processes and metrics to measure improvements (especially in terms of quality and timeliness).\nRequired Education/Experience: BS and 5 years of related experience or MS and 3 years of related experience or PhD and 1 year of related experience\nDesired Education/Experience Three years experience as a U.S. Government Contract Specialist (GS-1102 Series); Master's degree in a related field; thorough familiarity with acquisition planning, source selection, procurement documentation such as Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Justifications and Approvals; working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)\nRequired Skills: Verifiable and/or demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.\nGood written and oral communications skills.\nAbility to explain acquisition requirements and best practices to people not familiar with them. Ability to devise acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and develop and review acquisition documents and make improvements.\nDesired Skills Acquisition management and execution, program management, and contracting.\nTravel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 5% of the time.\nClearance Statement *Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, MITRE will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.", "date_new": "2012-03-07 21:35:50", "url": "http://mitre.jobs/xml/26989843/job", "country": "United States", "company": "The MITRE Corporation", "title": "Acquisition and Contracting Specialist", "reqid": "18109BR", "state": "West Virginia", "state_short": "WV", "location": "Clarksburg, WV", "uid": 26989843}]