MITRE Jobshttp://mitre.jobs2012-05-19 23:00:29.539807USAClarksburgReq ID 18339BR Job Title Director of Biometrics Research Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Cyber Security Department Code G123 Purpose 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! If you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and scientific issues in support of the Nation’s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE’s 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’s 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’s 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. Our 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. Work 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. Security Clearance Level Top Secret Key Functions As Director of Biometrics Research, your specific responsibilities will be as follows: •Assess the current and future use of both established and emerging biometric modalities. •Identify, prioritize, and direct required research by managing and balancing a diversified portfolio. •Provide technical and strategic guidance in support the agency’s biometrics portfolio. •Provide advice and technical recommendations pertaining to biometric devices, algorithms, modalities, formats, protocols, and architecture. •Plan, direct, and develop technical whitepapers and journal articles to support the organization’s mission space. •Work with other members of the Intelligence Community to leverage their research efforts. •Explore innovative ways to influence and leverage outside funding. •Serve as liaison with internal biometrics researchers and experts and as the agency’s interface with other Intelligence Community partners for biometrics. •Support 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. Required 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 Desired Education/Experience •Ph.D. in a biometric-related scientific discipline. Candidates without a doctoral degree, but otherwise exceptionally well qualified, may be considered favorably. •Ten years of experience in the biometrics field. Required Skills: •Demonstrated experience in research and applied biometrics work for the U.S. Government. •Understanding of the government and academic biometrics communities. •Understanding of biometric algorithms, tools, and methods. •Demonstrated experience with one or more biometric modality. •Excellent communication, briefing, and interpersonal skills. •Experience implementing systems engineering processes. •Ability to develop and deliver senior-level presentations. Desired Skills •National recognition in one or more biometrics modalities as evidenced by publications, leadership of national science organizations, etc. •Experience in managing a multi-million dollar research portfolio. •Understanding of and experience interacting with the U.S. intelligence and biometric communities. •IEEE Biometrics Certification Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 50 % of the time. Clearance 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.2012-05-16 20:57:10United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18339BRWVClarksburg, WV28742465http://mitre.jobs/xml/28742465/jobUSAClarksburgReq ID 18340BR Job Title Software Engineer (Developer) Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Information Technology Department Code G123 Purpose 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! If biometrics, computer programming, systems engineering, and leadership are a part of who you are, then we are interested in talking with you about MITRE’s work program and career opportunities. Our 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. Working side by side with MITRE’s 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. This position can be in Clarksburg, WV or McLean, VA. Security Clearance Level Top Secret Key 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. Required Education/Experience: BS and 1 year experience or MS Desired Education/Experience BS in Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related biometric, IT or Computer Science degree. Required Skills: The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent organization skills who works well in a team environment with multiple priorities. The candidate will demonstrate the following talents: • Development experience in Java/J2EE • Strong knowledge of Object oriented design concepts and data structures • Familiarity developing: -Transactional business logic -SQL/Relational database interaction including Object-relational Mapping -Java application frameworks • Proficiency in test driven development and utilizing testing frameworks • Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Ant) & version control software (Subversion) • Comfort working in Linux (Red Hat, CentOS) • Scripting knowledge (bash, perl, python) • Familiarity and interest in prototyping, testing and reporting • Familiarity with networked and database applications Desired Skills Expertise in algorithm development/optimization, efficient data structures, time/space complexity • Experience with biometric systems, application interfaces and middleware • Image quality and research and performance/conformance testing • Ability to support and interpret standards/conformance, error analysis, and applied research • Persistent storage and distributed systems • Image handling/processing metrics and functions Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time. Clearance 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.2012-04-27 19:17:23United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18340BRWVClarksburg, WV28238855http://mitre.jobs/xml/28238855/jobUSAClarksburgReq ID 18304BR Job Title Senior Muti-Discipline System Engineer Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Engineering Department Code G123 Purpose 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! If you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and programmatic issues in support of the Nation’s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE’s work program and career opportunities. As 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. Our 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. Security Clearance Level Top Secret Key Functions •Develop rapid prototype, proof of concept, biometric tools to assist with the matching, ingest, manipulation, and processing of critical data. •Manage, maintain, and query multiple databases. •Provide technical input to a variety of projects to ensure technical viability, sound engineering, and programmatic viability. •Engage in key Department projects and leverage corporate technical resources to help our Project Leaders solve specific technical problems critical to our sponsor’s success. •Develop and maintain relationships with key technical and programmatic leaders across the sponsor base and within the corporation to the benefit of our sponsors. Required Education/Experience: BS and 1 year experience or MS Desired Education/Experience BS in Computer Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related biometric, IT or Computer Science degree. Required 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. The 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. The 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. The 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. Desired Skills Understanding of image compression tools, biometrics, fingerprint scanning systems, and requirements analysis. Experience working with XML, JAVA, and C++. Understanding 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. Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time. Clearance 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.2012-04-23 18:52:23United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18304BRWVClarksburg, WV28078223http://mitre.jobs/xml/28078223/jobUSAClarksburgReq ID 18293BR Job Title Biometrics Subject Matter Expert Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Cyber Security Department Code G123 Purpose 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? Do you want to further the state of the art in these fields? Then look no further! If you are interested in working on some of the most challenging technical and programmatic issues in support of the Nation’s Law Enforcement mission, we are interested in talking to you about MITRE’s 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. Working side by side with MITRE’s 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. Our 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. Security Clearance Level Top Secret Key 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’s 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. The candidate will: •Serve as a government partner, providing technical and strategic guidance to the organization’s biometrics portfolio. •Apply structured research and evaluation techniques to biometric modalities (e.g., voice, iris, and face recognition). •Provide technical recommendations pertaining to devices, algorithms, modalities, formats, protocols, and architecture. •Develop and integrate biometric techniques and tools into operational environments. •Assess the current and future use of both established and emerging biometric modalities. •Refine and validate requirements. •Identify and mitigate technical issues and gaps. •Develop presentations to illustrate recommendations and strategies in relevant technical areas. •Author technical whitepapers and journal articles to support the organization’s mission space. Required 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 Desired Education/Experience •Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline. •Demonstrated experience in applied biometrics work for the U.S. Government. •Understanding of the government biometrics community. •Understanding of biometric algorithms. •IEEE Biometrics Certification Required Skills: •Demonstrated 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. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •Experience implementing systems engineering processes. •Ability to develop and deliver senior-level presentations. Desired Skills •Advanced knowledge of biometric tools and techniques. •Strong knowledge of Unix of Windows Operating Systems. Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time. Clearance 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.2012-04-23 18:51:50United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18293BRWVClarksburg, WV28078213http://mitre.jobs/xml/28078213/jobUSAClarksburgReq ID 18210BR Job Title Biometrics Intern - Research Assistant Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Engineering Department Code G123 Purpose 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. Security Clearance Level Secret Key Functions In this role, you will perform biometrics research, assist in developing and refining the biometrics laboratory, and perform demonstrations in the laboratory. Required Education/Experience: BS Desired Education/Experience A four year degree in a related technical field and experience in researching and publishing in the biometrics field. Required Skills: Research and writing skills. Desired Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time. Clearance 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.2012-04-09 23:48:35United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18210BRWVClarksburg, WV27762947http://mitre.jobs/xml/27762947/jobUSAClarksburgReq ID 18109BR Job Title Acquisition and Contracting Specialist Location WV: Clarksburg Profession Analysis Department Code G123 Purpose As an Analyst with MITRE, one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For” 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. Security Clearance Level Top Secret Key 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). Required 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 Desired 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) Required Skills: Verifiable and/or demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Good written and oral communications skills. Ability 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. Desired Skills Acquisition management and execution, program management, and contracting. Travel Statement *This position will require overnight travel up to 5% of the time. Clearance 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.2012-03-07 21:35:50United StatesThe MITRE CorporationWest Virginia18109BRWVClarksburg, WV26989843http://mitre.jobs/xml/26989843/job