Senior Space Architectures Tech Advisor

aero; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Technology Advisor for Space Architectures in the Tyson's area. This 100% onsite role supports ODNI and IC stakeholders, driving space architecture decisions and program analyses with senior leaders.

A successful candidate will hold a STEM degree (Bachelor’s or higher), bring 10+ years of leadership in engineering/strategic planning, and possess an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a STEM field.
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility in engineering, technical, or strategic planning roles.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph; U.S. citizenship required to obtain clearance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering analyses for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical acumen to develop trusted-advisor relationships with senior customers.
• Advise ODNI leadership on space program analysis, capability gaps, and architecture integration.
• Assess feasibility, technical debt, and architectural implications of proposed solutions.
• Form and manage teams to deliver strategic analyses and study results for senior customers.
• Support executive decision-making with deep technical understanding of advancements and priorities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Aerospace and IC elements to understand mission needs.
• Propose new areas and projects to expand impact across ODNI and IC.

Skills

Technical advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Technical analysis

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced STEM degree

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Technology Advisor for Space Architectures in the Tyson's area. This 100% onsite role supports ODNI and IC stakeholders, driving space architecture decisions and program analyses with senior leaders.

A successful candidate will hold a STEM degree (Bachelor’s or higher), bring 10+ years of leadership in engineering/strategic planning, and possess an active TS/SCI clearance.