Senior Space Architecture Advisor | Strategic Tech Leader

The Aerospace Corporation

Tysons (VA)

On-site

USD 151,000 - 227,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

401(k) Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth programs

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Senior Technology Advisor – Space Architectures in the Tyson’s area, with 100% onsite work and some travel to Chantilly. You will lead advisory work with ODNI, assess architecture gaps, and guide mission-focused strategies across IC programs.

Applicants must have an advanced STEM degree and 10+ years' experience, plus a current TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship. The role offers leadership opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s OR Advanced degree in a STEM field.
10+ years of increasing responsibility in engineering, technical, or strategic planning roles.
Effective skills in communication, organization, time and resource tracking.
Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
Active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Develop trusted-partner technical advisory relationships with senior customers.
Advise ODNI leadership on space program analysis, gaps, and architecture.
Identify functional, performance, and interoperability gaps for strategic initiatives.
Assess feasibility, debt, and architectural implications of technology solutions.
Lead teams with Aerospace SMEs to deliver strategic analyses and studies.
Support executive decision making with deep technical understanding of advancements.
Coordinate with IC elements to understand mission needs driving future architectures.