Associate Director, Portfolio Analysis - Space Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work schedules

401(k) plan with company matching

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Associate Director, Portfolio Analysis Department to lead department vision and execution, aligning portfolio insights with enterprise architecture. You will drive cross-disciplinary analysis and coordinate with program offices to expand portfolio capabilities.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage performance, and foster collaboration across Aerospace to deliver high-impact results in space programs. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, or equivalent technical experience.
• Typically 10+ years leading engineering studies and analysis teams and coordinating complex tasks.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in space systems, ground systems, launch systems, or operations.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and inspiring staff.
• Willingness to travel 15–25% and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support the director in developing the vision and direction for the department to execute and enhance capabilities informing architecture and enterprise decisions.
• Ensure portfolio analysis leverages Aerospace expertise and enterprise systems engineering best practices.
• Manage staff performance reviews, resource allocation, and personnel development; recommend improvements and awards.
• Serve as a contact for program office inquiries, frame problems, develop implementation plans, and assign tasks.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaborate with peer organizations, and lead multi-discipline analyst teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop staff through performance management and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Staff development

Communication

Travel awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering / CS / physics / OR)

Tools

MBSE

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Associate Director, Portfolio Analysis Department to lead department vision and execution, aligning portfolio insights with enterprise architecture. You will drive cross-disciplinary analysis and coordinate with program offices to expand portfolio capabilities.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage performance, and foster collaboration across Aerospace to deliver high-impact results in space programs. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.