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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $162,400 - $203,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Business Process Modeling, Data Architecture, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=468105aa4fa477e5

## About the Role

* Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
 * Academic background in computer science, statistics, operations research, engineering, or related technical field.

 * Demonstrated technical expertise in at least one area related to data science, data management, advanced analytics, or AI.
 * Interest in personnel leadership and management roles with an emphasis on mentoring and coaching
 * Ability to possess or quickly gain a thorough understanding of the IRS sponsor's mission, organization, and environment.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex, highly technical topics to various levels within MITRE and sponsoring organizations.
 * Experience working with or leading multidisciplinary teams.

 * Experience in building partnerships within an organization.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Suitability
 * This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site., * At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., Group Lead, Task Lead, Project Lead, etc.).
 * Experience in shaping sponsor needs to deliver quality work, achieve program impact, and support growth.
 * Proficiency with common data science tools and technologies
 * Familiarity with data architecture and data management concepts and strategies, including the data lifecycle, data stewardship, and governance.

## Description

MITRE's Center for Government Effectiveness and Modernization (CGEM) works across US Treasury, Commerce, and the Veterans' Administration. These agencies affect every household in the country; our job is to make them more effective. The Finance and Regulation department (P825) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team, located in McLean, VA. As a key member of our team, the GL will help the Federal Treasury & Tax Administration Division (FT&TA) shape and execute its vision for supporting the Treasury in its need to use data science, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to achieve mission goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

 * Provide strategic guidance informed by deep knowledge of the U.S. Treasury mission, federal financial operations, and the broader stakeholder landscape supporting Treasury initiatives.
 * Coordinate and support multiple complex initiatives, ensuring alignment across diverse technical teams, mission partners, and executive stakeholders.
 * Apply systems engineering expertise across multiple projects to support integration, problem-solving, requirements development, and operational execution.
 * Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to address high-priority national security challenges and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
 * Serve as a trusted partner to Treasury sponsors, leveraging at least two years of hands-on experience working directly with sponsor organizations and leadership.
 * Lead and support project and program management efforts, including business process design, organizational change management, and implementation of large-scale government initiatives.
 * Conduct detailed analysis and develop high-quality technical reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and other executive audiences.