[Hiring] Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) Center of Excellence Capability Area Lead @The Aerospace Corporation

Role Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

Join our team of Space acquisition and analysis experts at Aerospace. In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a once in a generation set of complex challenges as the Space ecosystem undergoes rapid and unprecedented evolution.

The Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) department delivers acquisition and systems engineering expertise and data-driven capability enablers to improve decision making to enable effective acquisition planning and deliver successful acquisition outcomes.

Aerospace invites highly qualified candidates to apply to be the APDA NGSO center of excellence Capability Area lead in support of our warfighters. This position requires a dynamic and collaborative leader with a demonstrated record of successfully providing technical leadership in a large, matrixed engineering organization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work across Aerospace to develop solutions that enable enterprise mission success.
• Perform & lead technical or analysis tasks, including hands-on development, development of roadmaps and strategies.
• Advise senior customers and stakeholders on successful planning and risk mitigation.
• Work across organizational boundaries and interface with senior Program Office personnel, customers, stakeholders, associate contractors, and corporate management.
• Develop, collaborate, and maintain relationships with program offices across Aerospace and external stakeholders.
• Actively engage with and contribute to the professional community of interest.
• Act as a mentor, providing technical advice/guidance to junior staff and customers.
• Lead and host educational workshops, information sharing sessions, and training programs.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge base, lessons learned, and trusted relationships.
• Work with subdivision leaders to deliver subdivision goals and capability development.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, business, finance, or related technical or analytics discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant space-related acquisition or analysis experience.
• Previous experience leading distributed, highly technical project teams.
• Consistent track record of establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal and working relationships.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Deep understanding of Department of War priorities, missions, and operational Space based needs.
• A commitment to a respectful environment that fosters excellence.
• Broad understanding and demonstrated experience in systems acquisition, systems engineering, systems integration, commercial space markets, and investment analysis.
• A proven track record of building partnerships and facilitating effective exchanges with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• A demonstrated appreciation for the FFRDC mission and role.
• A systems-thinking approach and proven experience of forming and leading high performing teams.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment during a time of significant change.
• Able to travel domestically up to 20%.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience working space-related engineering and/or investment analysis.
• Experience working with customer-facing organizations across a wide variety of DoW, IC, and Civil programs.
• Expertise in Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) or NGSO communications.
• Proven ability to successfully engage with senior executives and external audiences.
• Fluency with acquisition analysis best practices.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience delivering high quality technical, business, and cost assessments.
• Experience working in a program office setting, managing matrix support, and developing statements of work.
• Recognition as a subject matter expert with publications, presentations, or contributions to the broader community of practice.
• Experience in a commercial space or satellite service organization.
• Deep knowledge of US Government acquisition processes and methods.
• Deep understanding of the space industrial base.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Corporation’s customers and working in a classified environment.
• Fluency in how DoW decision making occurs inside and outside of headquarters.
• Understanding of different US Government agency budgeting, planning, and execution processes.
• Experience with Space Communications, Digital Engineering, MBSE, data science, or AI/ML.
• Current DoW TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.