Digital Transformation Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Transformation Architect to lead innovative initiatives that enhance digital capabilities across various enterprises. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of digital engineering, requiring a blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership. You will collaborate with government customers to develop and implement transformative strategies, ensuring that solutions are aligned with user needs and operational constraints. If you are passionate about driving change and have a strong background in digital engineering, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Variable pay program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, especially in digital engineering.
• Knowledge of DE ecosystems and cloud services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital transformation strategies with stakeholders.
• Architect solutions and guide transitions from legacy systems.

Skills

Digital Engineering

Cloud Technologies

Architecting Solutions

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Descriptive Modeling Tools

Job description

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Digital Transformation Architect

Apply locations: Chantilly, VA; Huntsville, AL; Crystal City, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R012822

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. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Aerospace is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to support digital transformation activities for Aerospace and its customers. This role will provide leadership and advice to a range of government customers seeking assistance with digital transformation efforts, especially technically demanding activities related to the architecting digital engineering (DE) ecosystems across diverse enterprises. Inherent to this job will be opportunities to significantly influence the future of digital capabilities for both the government and the Aerospace Corporation.

Work Model: 100% onsite or hybrid: Chantilly, VA; Crystal City, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Huntsville, AL; Albuquerque, NM

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and execute digital transformation strategy(-ies). Work with stakeholders to create digital transformation strategies and generate plans/roadmaps to realize those strategies.
• Architect solutions. Produce various levels and types of architecture to inform implementation, accounting for user needs and tradespace constraints.
• Support the Transition. Monitor, assess, and guide the transition from legacy capabilities to desired DE solutions, including supporting relevant aspects of the acquisition process.
• Establish governance. Coordinate with stakeholders to implement executable processes and clear lines of authority/responsibility to manage the deployment and sustainment of digital capabilities.
• Provide integrated perspective. Ensure that advice and solutions reflect consistent, balanced, and integrated strategies based on what is best for the entire space enterprise.

What You Need to be Successful:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or other technical discipline
• 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.
• Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and technologies, especially as practiced and deployed in the DoD
• Knowledge of—and experience with—DE ecosystems as well as cloud technologies and services
• Experience leading the design, development, representation, and/or implementation of large-scale digital architectures
• Position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out:

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in STEM or other technical discipline
• 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.
• Experience creating a government reference architecture
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital transformation projects
• Experience with various DoD acquisition processes
• Direct experience with cloud service providers and/or platforms
• Direct experience with DoD, NNSA, or civil space missions and capabilities
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge/experience with specific DOD, NNSA, or civil space digital environments
• Knowledge/experience of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and architecting and model-based system engineering (MBSE)
• Hands-on experience with developing or implementing digital twins
• Proficiency with descriptive modeling tools and techniques
• Familiarity with AI technologies and practices
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi-organizational teams
• Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $151,300 - $226,900 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies:

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. We want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees:

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment:

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us.