Program Lead - Objective Force Integration

aero; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking qualified engineers and program managers to support Space Force missions through multi-disciplinary systems engineering and strategic analysis. You will collaborate with government leaders and program offices to deliver executive-level technical insights and recommendations.

This on-site role in Crystal City, VA requires a TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to travel about 20% for mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and/or national security space enterprise.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% as customer mission requirements dictate.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement approaches for integrating concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions.
• Collaborate directly with senior Government leaders, Aerospace program offices, and ETG to address complex technical and programmatic challenges.
• Lead or support the integration of mission area analyses and engineering into the Objective Force within a modern digital environment.
• Deliver best-in-class technical analyses and actionable recommendations that drive customer mission success.
• Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with field and headquarters offices across the United States Space Force.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Project management

USSF knowledge

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science/mathematics

Job 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. 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.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on spacearchitectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

As part of the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, the Space Futures Integration Directorate providestechnical advice, thought leadership, and systems engineering support to Space Force S9, Force Design and Analysis. This new Space Force Headquarters organization is responsible for driving the future of the Space Force through horizon scanning and foresighting, concept development, technology assessments, wargaming, experimentation, and force design and integration. We are looking for builders, innovators, and technical staff with a start-up mentality. As part of our growing Space Futures Integration team, you will help us build the backbone of S9 activities connecting strategic vision to executable future force design. You will interface directly with customers and with Aerospace teams to align strategic drivers and opportunities to concrete architectural and non-materiel recommendations for the Space Force’s Objective Force..

The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement approaches for integrating concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions.
• Collaborate directly with senior Government leaders, Aerospace program offices, and the Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address complex technical and programmatic challenges – including to support time-sensitive senior leader and Congressional inquiries
• Lead or support the integration of mission area analyses and engineering into the Objective Force within a modern digital environment.Deliver best-in-class technical analyses and actionable recommendations that drive customer mission success.
• Develop, foster, andmaintainstrategic relationships with field and headquarters offices across the United States Space Force (USSF).

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and/or national security space enterprise.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% as customer mission requirements dictate.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• This position requiresan activeTop Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. U.S. citizenship isrequired.

In addition to the above requirements, theminimumrequirements for Sr. Project Engineer – EnterpriseEngineering

• 10+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments.
• Proventrack recordof effectively advising and collaborating with senior government and military leadership.

How You Can Stand Out

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Substantive knowledge of the breadth and depth of the U.S. Space Force and national security space enterprise.
• Deep technicalexpertisein one or more USSF mission areas (e.g., space domain awareness, positioning/navigation/timing, missile warning/tracking, satellite communications, space control).
• Demonstratedtrack recordof innovative problem-solving and entrepreneurial approaches to complex challenges.
• Proven experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior Government leaders (General Officers and/or Senior Executive Service).
• Thorough understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, space system program offices, defense agencies, Joint Staff, and other government organizations in the national security space enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Aerospace Corporation functions through ETG and program office coordination and reach-back support.

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)

$151,300.00 - $226,900.00Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• 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 — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• 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

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 equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 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 by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat [e-mail] .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.