Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

401(k) plan

FSAs

Relocation assistance

Career development

Education assistance

Inclusive environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead (Senior Project Leader - Enterprise Systems Engineering) for an onsite role. You will advise ODNI leaders on space integration, policy, and strategy while coordinating across NIC‑Space and SCO to deliver strategic analyses and recommendations.

Requirements include a current TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a strong track record in strategy, policy development, and leading multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Experience leading interagency or multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and policy within IC/DoW/space industry.
• Ability to quickly analyze technical material and provide concise assessments.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and resource tracking.

Responsibilities

• Act as Aerospace advisor to senior ODNI leaders on space integration and strategy.
• Lead and manage multiple high‑performing teams delivering strategic analysis.
• Coordinate across NIC‑Space, SCO, and IC elements to meet mission needs.
• Mentor team members to build leadership capabilities and strategic understanding.

Skills

Interagency teamwork

Strategy & policy development

Technical material analysis

Effective communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in STEM or related field

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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch. From within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the National Intelligence Council for Space (NIC‑Space) coordinates space policy, strategy, engagement, and the integration of all aspects of the Intelligence Community's efforts for the Space Enterprise. The Strategic Capabilities Office at ODNI advances the integration of mission priorities and capability needs across the IC to meet future challenges and opportunities in support of our Nation’s security. The Aerospace team supports both the NIC‑Space and SCO leadership by providing deep technical guidance on space capabilities, operations, integration, and policy. Aerospace is looking for a Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead (Senior Project Leader - Enterprise Systems Engineering). This position is an 100% onsite role in Tysons Corner and Chantilly, Virginia.

What You’ll Be Doing

Act as the primary Aerospace advisor to senior leaders across ODNI on issues related to space integration, policy, and strategy. Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing national security space architectures, threats, and commercial systems. Advance the integration of projects that span across NIC‑Space and SCO and help integrate technology by connecting experts across the IC and within Aerospace. Build and maintain relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations, facilitate the exchange of information and analysis, and perform research tasks to address future space systems with effective assessments & recommendations. Formulate, lead, and manage several, simultaneous high‑performing and fast‑paced teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in multiple disciplines to deliver strategic analysis and study results for senior customers. Operate strategically to propose new areas, projects, and tasks to expand Aerospace’s impact on IC/DoW enterprise space integration for multiple divisions and offices across ODNI and other IC elements. Mentor Aerospace team members to build up leadership capabilities and strategic understanding. You will collaborate throughout the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group to proactively meet customer requirements with comprehensive technical expertise and the application of analytical tools. Engage with and coordinate with stakeholders across Aerospace and other IC elements to understand mission needs and operations. Perform duties, responsibilities, and activities assigned as needed.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Leader – Enterprise Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering, technical, or strategic planning roles Demonstrated effective skills in communication, organization, time management, and resource tracking.
• Experience in leading interagency or multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and policy development within the IC, DoW, or space industry.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze technical material and provide clear, concise, and timely assessments in support of decision making and strategic planning.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, 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 applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
• Significant and demonstrated experience and deep technical knowledge of aspects of the IC missions and operations, current or future space system architectures, or relevant commercial technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations, working groups, or senior leaders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to think ahead and anticipate potential problems or identify patterns and make meaning out of overarching trends.
• Experience with intelligence analysis including a demonstrated ability to analyze a wide variety of data and the skills to write clear and concise intelligence products.
• Significant experience in engineering or analysis of space/ground systems and architecture assessments, advanced sensors, end‑to‑end systems, cyber, communications systems or engineering requirements
• Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate classified systems/data sources, and leveraging intelligence community capabilities in support of customers.
• Understanding of the national security space environment including people, organizations, infrastructure, and capabilities, especially IC organizations that produce space‑related intelligence.

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) $155,900.00 - $233,900.00 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. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, 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 — 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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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 email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.