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Space Development Agency Project Leader

The Mitre Corporation · Posted Oct 27, 2026

McLean, Virginia, United States
Full-time · Manager
$162K–$244K per year
10+ years

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Lead MITRE’s multidisciplinary work supporting the Space Development Agency, overseeing technical areas such as modeling and simulation, satellite navigation, cybersecurity, communications, networking, and supply‑chain risk management.

Compensation

$162,400 - $203,000 - $243,600 Annual

Responsibilities

Engage sponsor leadership and government stakeholders to provide strategic and technical leadership
Collaborate with other MITRE project leaders to develop overall project strategy
Define tasks and project outcomes aligned with national space warfighting priorities
Leverage MITRE Technology & Engineering capabilities to increase project impact
Manage project administration including financial reporting, status reports, and staffing

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field
Master's degree with 8 years of experience
PhD with 5 years of experience
Nice to have: Active Top Secret clearance
Nice to have: Familiarity with USSF mission systems

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