Space Portfolio Analysis Lead — Associate Director

The Aerospace Corporation

United States

On-site

USD 168,000 - 252,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Associate Director, Portfolio Analysis Department, to guide the PAD in delivering portfolio decision insights that inform customers’ architecture and enterprise choices. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage staff, and coordinate complex tasks across space systems and operations.

The role demands a senior leader with 10+ years of engineering analysis experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, or equivalent technical experience.
Typically 10+ years leading engineering studies and analysis teams.
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams in space systems, ground systems, launch systems, or operations.
Experience in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and inspiring staff.
Ability to initiate and lead project teams, develop project plans, and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

Support the director in developing the vision and direction for the department to execute and enhance capabilities informing customers’ architecture and enterprise decisions.
Lead and coordinate portfolio analysis activities across Aerospace, leveraging enterprise systems engineering best practices.
Recruit, onboard, and develop staff, conduct performance reviews, and manage personnel actions.
Collaborate with program offices to frame problems, develop plans, and assign staff with the right expertise.
Foster collaboration across peer organizations and lead multi-discipline analyst teams.