Associate Director, Digital Transformation – Space & DoD

The Aerospace Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Digital Transformation in Huntsville, AL to lead strategic modernization across modeling & simulation, data platforms, and AI workflows. You will partner with senior DoD and civil space stakeholders to align mission priorities with modern software practices, cloud architectures, and secure operations.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive governance, and enable enterprise-scale changes while balancing innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or other technical discipline.
• 10+ years in software engineering, systems engineering, or digital transformation roles.
• 7+ years in leadership roles managing technical teams and programs.
• Ability to operate in high-ambiguity environments with evolving requirements.
• Experience with digital transformation in complex, mission-critical environments.
• Effective communication with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• DoD/NNSA or civil space program experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic digital transformation initiatives and roadmaps for Aerospace and government customers.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, and program management for digital initiatives.
• Build and retain high-performing teams across M&S software, data, DevSecOps, and cloud.
• Serve as customer liaison with senior government stakeholders across defense and civil space programs.
• Drive adoption of modern digital capabilities and measure value delivery with metrics.
• Provide integrated perspectives across M&S software, data management, infrastructure, and security.
• Promote DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and software factories to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Digital transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Digital Transformation in Huntsville, AL to lead strategic modernization across modeling & simulation, data platforms, and AI workflows. You will partner with senior DoD and civil space stakeholders to align mission priorities with modern software practices, cloud architectures, and secure operations.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive governance, and enable enterprise-scale changes while balancing innovation