Associate Director, PNT Architecture & MS&A Performance

aero; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Position, Navigation, and Timing portfolio within SNAPD. The role involves managing a front office and section, coordinating across PNT mission areas, and directing analyses to deliver context-informed insights.

The position requires a current TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in MS&A, PNT, and geolocation. Onsite work is expected in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, astronautical, electrical engineering, CS, physics, math or related field.
• 10 years leading MS&A teams and translating customer needs into analyst instructions.
• Strength in PNT architecture performance evaluations, geolocation, or signals analysis.
• Able to adapt communication styles for staff, collaborators, and customers.
• Requires TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the director to grow the organization and engage with customers.
• Guide MS&A capabilities to support research, development, and acquisition decisions.
• Lead and mentor multi-discipline teams across programs and offices.
• Staff projects by coordinating resources and ensuring quality of work products.
• Maintain strong relationships with government customers and peers.

Skills

MS&A leadership

PNT architecture evals

Geolocation / signals analysis

Strategic communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/engineering or related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Position, Navigation, and Timing portfolio within SNAPD. The role involves managing a front office and section, coordinating across PNT mission areas, and directing analyses to deliver context-informed insights.

The position requires a current TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in MS&A, PNT, and geolocation. Onsite work is expected in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.