(One) Get to know your manager's background and spend time to talk, chat, and be friend with them (you have many managers). (Two) If you a technical skills, make sure you work side-tasks to keep your skill up-to-date. MITRE does not support nor can legally produce technical products due to its non-compete status. (Three) Don't complaint if you are the only one working hard on the project, just get things done and give everyone you can think of credit.