Executive Director, Mission Center for National Resilience

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Washington, DC · Executive

$151,661 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a senior executive role within the Department of Homeland Security leading a research and development mission center focused on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection. The role suits experienced technology and program managers with substantial government or defense sector background who can lead complex initiatives spanning multiple agencies and drive strategic advancement of the nation's cyber resilience capabilities.

Our summary, not Department of Homeland Security Headquarters’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Demonstrated mastery of scientific and technology management principles and practices
Experience managing complex cyber security and infrastructure protection initiatives
Knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law
Strategic and efficient management of resources and budgets
Ability to lead and inspire teams toward organizational vision and mission
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results