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Who We Are
SEI conducts research and development in software engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and many other areas of computing, working to introduce private-sector innovations into government. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purposes are to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities, advance cybersecurity methods and technologies, and bring the discipline of software engineering to AI systems.
What We Do
The CERT Threat Analysis (TA) Directorate conducts research and development activities to identify, analyze, coordinate disclosure, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software. The TA Directorate is currently comprised of three teams: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security, Malware and Vulnerability Exploitation, and Platform and Mission Engineering. The AI Security team works on advancing the state of the art in AI security at a national and global scale. The Malware and Vulnerability Exploitation (MVE) team works to improve cyber-tradecraft analysis within strategic target communities to counter adversarial use of the Internet and related technologies. The vulnerability side of MVE (home of the CERT Coordination Center) works with an expansive network of vendors, partners, and collaborators to reduce the societal harm of vulnerable software and systems. The Platform and Mission Engineering team develops and maintains tools, environments, and operational support for the malware analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and AI security domains.
Position Summary
As a Technical Engagement Lead in Threat Analysis, you will work closely with the TA leadership team to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of technical projects supporting our Intelligence Community (IC) mission partners. You will partner with our Cybersecurity Innovations and Initiatives (CII) team to coordinate with our IC mission partners, ensuring project performance meets expectations, deliverables are on schedule, and technical approaches remain aligned with partner needs. You will monitor project health through regular reviews, track milestones and risks, and provide TA leadership with clear assessments of how our work is landing with the sponsors. You will partner across SEI technical and support staff, to create and sustain a culture of technical excellence, creativity, cross-enterprise collaboration, innovation within the portfolio, and secure capability transitions. Finally, you will also contribute technically, helping shape approaches to analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems in support of National Security.
Who you are:
- Technical Leadership: You have experience managing complex technical projects from initiation through delivery, including planning and scheduling, resource coordination, risk tracking, milestone management, and assessments. You can organize cross-functional teams and keep execution on track across multiple concurrent efforts.
- Solutions Engineer: You partner with our CII team to create and maintain strong working relationships with mission partners, conducting regular check-ins to assess satisfaction, gather feedback, and ensure alignment between delivered work and partner priorities. You translate partner needs into actionable technical requirements for project teams.
- Quality-Driven: You ensure deliverables meet both mission partner expectations and SEI standards. You conduct regular project reviews, identify quality gaps, develop corrective actions, and verify that SEI standards for safety, security, and compliance are satisfied.
- Outcome-Focused: You are a driven by a sense of duty to deliver outcomes that advance the state-of-the-art and practice for analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems to enhance National Security.
- Communicator and Collaborator: You have outstanding written and oral communication skills. You can synthesize complex technical information into clear status updates, risk assessments, and executive briefings for both internal leadership and external mission partners.
- Culture: Help develop a team culture that fosters innovation, technical excellence, and leadership.
What you’ll do:
In conjunction with the TA leadership team, you will:
- Develop an IC mission partner technical strategy in alignment with TA’s and CERT’s broader technical strategy.
- Lead the technical execution of TA's portfolio of projects for IC mission partners ensuring our plans are sound and aligned with the state-of-the-art in malware analysis, vulnerability research, and/or AI security. This includes conducting regular internal TA project reviews, evaluating technical progress, delivery quality, and team performance. Approve externally delivered products, ensuring all internal quality, safety, and security requirements are met.
- Foster a team culture of technical rigor, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.
- Coordinate across SEI and CMU support functions (including security, IT, contracting, and human resources) to ensure project teams have what they need to execute.
- Serve as a primary technical liaison to IC mission partners alongside our CII team, conducting regular project reviews to assess how TA work is meeting their operational needs and where adjustments are required.
- Cultivate a culture on projects that encourage team members to create and pursue new initiatives for future transition to our intelligence community mission partners.
- Contribute to strategic planning by synthesizing customer feedback and project performance data into recommendations for future technical direction.
- Represent the CERT technical portfolio of work and operations; communicate with external mission partners and internal collaborators in concert with CERT directorates and teams.
Requirements:
- BS in computer science, software engineering, networking, information systems, or a related technical field with eight (8) years of experience; MS in computer science or technical/engineering field with five (5) years of experience; PhD in computer science or technical/engineering field with two (2) years of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Other educational backgrounds of a technical nature with experience as described may be considered.
- You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.
- You will be subject to a background investigation, and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.
Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Software/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
SalaryWho We Are
SEI conducts research and development in software engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and many other areas of computing, working to introduce private-sector innovations into government. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Its core purposes are to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities, advance cybersecurity methods and technologies, and bring the discipline of software engineering to AI systems.
What We Do
The CERT Threat Analysis (TA) Directorate conducts research and development activities to identify, analyze, coordinate disclosure, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software. The TA Directorate is currently comprised of three teams: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security, Malware and Vulnerability Exploitation, and Platform and Mission Engineering. The AI Security team works on advancing the state of the art in AI security at a national and global scale. The Malware and Vulnerability Exploitation (MVE) team works to improve cyber-tradecraft analysis within strategic target communities to counter adversarial use of the Internet and related technologies. The vulnerability side of MVE (home of the CERT Coordination Center) works with an expansive network of vendors, partners, and collaborators to reduce the societal harm of vulnerable software and systems. The Platform and Mission Engineering team develops and maintains tools, environments, and operational support for the malware analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and AI security domains.
Position Summary
As a Technical Engagement Lead in Threat Analysis, you will work closely with the TA leadership team to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of technical projects supporting our Intelligence Community (IC) mission partners. You will partner with our Cybersecurity Innovations and Initiatives (CII) team to coordinate with our IC mission partners, ensuring project performance meets expectations, deliverables are on schedule, and technical approaches remain aligned with partner needs. You will monitor project health through regular reviews, track milestones and risks, and provide TA leadership with clear assessments of how our work is landing with the sponsors. You will partner across SEI technical and support staff, to create and sustain a culture of technical excellence, creativity, cross-enterprise collaboration, innovation within the portfolio, and secure capability transitions. Finally, you will also contribute technically, helping shape approaches to analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems in support of National Security.
Who you are:
- Technical Leadership: You have experience managing complex technical projects from initiation through delivery, including planning and scheduling, resource coordination, risk tracking, milestone management, and assessments. You can organize cross-functional teams and keep execution on track across multiple concurrent efforts.
- Solutions Engineer: You partner with our CII team to create and maintain strong working relationships with mission partners, conducting regular check-ins to assess satisfaction, gather feedback, and ensure alignment between delivered work and partner priorities. You translate partner needs into actionable technical requirements for project teams.
- Quality-Driven: You ensure deliverables meet both mission partner expectations and SEI standards. You conduct regular project reviews, identify quality gaps, develop corrective actions, and verify that SEI standards for safety, security, and compliance are satisfied.
- Outcome-Focused: You are a driven by a sense of duty to deliver outcomes that advance the state-of-the-art and practice for analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems to enhance National Security.
- Communicator and Collaborator: You have outstanding written and oral communication skills. You can synthesize complex technical information into clear status updates, risk assessments, and executive briefings for both internal leadership and external mission partners.
- Culture: Help develop a team culture that fosters innovation, technical excellence, and leadership.
What you’ll do:
In conjunction with the TA leadership team, you will:
- Develop an IC mission partner technical strategy in alignment with TA’s and CERT’s broader technical strategy.
- Lead the technical execution of TA's portfolio of projects for IC mission partners ensuring our plans are sound and aligned with the state-of-the-art in malware analysis, vulnerability research, and/or AI security. This includes conducting regular internal TA project reviews, evaluating technical progress, delivery quality, and team performance. Approve externally delivered products, ensuring all internal quality, safety, and security requirements are met.
- Foster a team culture of technical rigor, accountability, and cross-team collaboration.
- Coordinate across SEI and CMU support functions (including security, IT, contracting, and human resources) to ensure project teams have what they need to execute.
- Serve as a primary technical liaison to IC mission partners alongside our CII team, conducting regular project reviews to assess how TA work is meeting their operational needs and where adjustments are required.
- Cultivate a culture on projects that encourage team members to create and pursue new initiatives for future transition to our intelligence community mission partners.
- Contribute to strategic planning by synthesizing customer feedback and project performance data into recommendations for future technical direction.
- Represent the CERT technical portfolio of work and operations; communicate with external mission partners and internal collaborators in concert with CERT directorates and teams.
Requirements:
- BS in computer science, software engineering, networking, information systems, or a related technical field with eight (8) years of experience; MS in computer science or technical/engineering field with five (5) years of experience; PhD in computer science or technical/engineering field with two (2) years of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Other educational backgrounds of a technical nature with experience as described may be considered.
- You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.
- You will be subject to a background investigation, and you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.
Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Software/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Who's Hiring
- ProcDNA12
- Google8
- EPAM Systems7
- Databricks4
- Capital One4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software19
- Insurance2
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Retail1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engagement lead jobs.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in engagement, community, or customer success roles
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute engagement strategies across multiple channels
- Proficiency with CRM or engagement platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
- Experience analyzing engagement data and presenting insights to leadership
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Engagement Lead Job Search
Quantify your engagement outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for engagement lead roles want to see impact, not activity. Replace vague bullets like 'managed stakeholder relationships' with measurable results: retention rates improved, participation rates increased, or community size grown over a defined period.
Tailor your resume to the engagement context
Client engagement, employee engagement, and community engagement are distinct specializations with different skill sets. Read each job posting carefully and adjust your resume to foreground the engagement type that matches, rather than sending a generic version.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engagement lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of engagement programs you built
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a program you designed from scratch. Document two or three examples with context, your specific decisions, and outcomes you can speak to confidently without relying on slides or notes.
Ask clarifying questions in case study interviews
Many engagement lead interviews include a scenario or case study where you design an engagement strategy on the spot. Asking about audience size, budget constraints, and success metrics before answering signals strategic thinking, which is exactly what these roles require.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Engagement lead roles vary widely in what you own: some cover one program, others own the full engagement strategy across a business unit. Before accepting an offer, clarify reporting structure, decision-making authority, and how your performance will be measured.
Engagement Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engagement leads?
The companies hiring the most engagement leads right now include ProcDNA, Google, and EPAM Systems, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology platforms, healthcare systems, and large nonprofit organizations consistently maintain the highest volume of engagement lead openings.
How many engagement lead jobs are remote?
About 68% of engagement lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Community engagement and digital engagement sub-specializations tend to have the highest remote share, while roles tied to in-person events or physical workplace programs are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an engagement lead?
Start by building hands-on experience in a supporting engagement, community management, or customer success role where you can own discrete programs. Develop fluency with CRM and engagement analytics tools, and document outcomes from every program you touch. As you grow into a lead function, practice cross-functional communication and learn how to align engagement goals with broader organizational strategy.
Can you get hired as an engagement lead with little or no direct experience?
Yes, particularly if you can demonstrate transferable ownership of stakeholder or community programs from adjacent roles in marketing, customer success, nonprofit coordination, or internal communications. Highlight any project where you designed the approach, coordinated across teams, and tracked participation or sentiment. Many employers value evidence of strategic thinking and follow-through over a specific job title.
What does the engagement lead interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your engagement philosophy and past programs. A case study or take-home exercise is common at the mid-stage, where you design an engagement strategy for a hypothetical scenario. Final rounds often include panel interviews with cross-functional stakeholders whose buy-in you would need in the role.
Where can I find and apply to engagement lead jobs?
You can find and apply to engagement lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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