Senior Space Market & Strategy Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work schedules and telework

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Education and professional development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst to lead market research, viability assessments, and strategic analyses for government space programs. This role focuses on evaluating commercial offerings, guiding portfolio decisions, and coordinating with national space customers and partners.

A TS/SCI clearance and travel are required. You will mentor junior analysts, manage multiple assessment efforts, and contribute to acquisition strategies across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years in viability assessments or market analyses.
• Experience leading assessment efforts or mentoring staff.
• Experience with government space mission architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and viability assessments aligned with program strategy.
• Define assessment approaches and evaluation criteria for commercial integration.
• Conduct competitive landscape analysis and produce market intelligence reports.
• Advise senior leadership on market and business risks of commercial solutions.
• Lead industry studies highlighting features, advantages and challenges of providers.
• Deliver integrated portfolio decision support combining technical, business, financial and acquisition aspects.
• Engage with national space customers, vendors, and partners to shape acquisition approaches.
• Monitor and translate market trends into assessment priorities.
• Mentor junior analysts and oversee multiple concurrent assessment efforts.

Skills

Market research

Competitive analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Sciences, Business Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst to lead market research, viability assessments, and strategic analyses for government space programs. This role focuses on evaluating commercial offerings, guiding portfolio decisions, and coordinating with national space customers and partners.

A TS/SCI clearance and travel are required. You will mentor junior analysts, manage multiple assessment efforts, and contribute to acquisition strategies across