Senior Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs customers and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and spaceenabled capabilities.

As part of the Enterprise Design Subdivision (EDS) The Mission Engineering Department provides technical expertise and leadership in mission engineering methods processes and tools to a broad range of customers including National Security Space (NSS) and other defense programs NASA NOAA NNSA and others. Members of the Mission Engineering Department evaluate and assess customer missionintegration needs and/or challenges develop endtoend mission threads and provide timely advice make recommendations to enterprise leaders on risks issues and gaps and develop recommended solutions to enable desired mission outcomes. The Mission Engineering Department applies the missionengineering tradecraft to build and analyze endtoend effectschains. The Senior Project Leader for Operations will focus on our building the team with essential knowledge and skills for designing and developing mission engineering artifacts related to effects chains for the space domain.

Work Model:

This a parttime position in Colorado Springs CO with a hybrid work model requiring onsite and with potential for some telework as business needs permit.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Integration leader by developing the Mission Engineering Department framework process and best practices for the department to execute and enhance corporate capabilities that inform our customers architecture systemsofsystems operations and enterprise decisions.
• Spokesperson for the Mission Engineering Department to define the essential knowledge and skills for designing and developing mission engineering artifacts related to effects chains for the space domain.
• Define develop and lead a process to enhance the mission engineering tradecraft in technical operational and policy competencies focusing on enterprise architecture for delivering endtoend solutions to enable effects chains.
• Develop the appropriate delivery method for various courses programs sessions certifications rotations etc. as well as the length of each program and the required time commitments.
• Serve as a focal point for understanding the demands and where skills need to be developed/sharpened in areas like familiarity with space operations and warfighting advanced knowledge of space mission systems and components proficiency in mission simulation and testing ability to perform risk analysis and mitigation of potential mission failures.
• Foster an organizational culture that promotes innovation developing and maintaining relationships with peer organizations and creating and leading teams of multidiscipline analysts and subject matter experts.
• Identify new partnerships for future mission engineering growth.
• Coordinate complex technical tasks among customers managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects and ensuring quality and accuracy of work products.
• Drive the development of staff through training mentoring and coaching across a national organization.
• You will work closely with the broader subdivision leadership team to spearhead the missionrelevant talent development experiences needed to cultivate an effective efficient and cohesive national organization.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science physics operations research mathematics or a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and equivalent technical experience

• At least 12 years demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams managing/coordinating complex technical tasks among team members and translating customer needs into viable instructions for team members.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams involving system design acquisition and/or operations in one or more of the following areas: space systems ground systems launch systems space warfighting or space / military operations.
• You need exceptional timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to organize and lead crossfunctional crossorganizational teams to execute studies and assessments.
• You need excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers Aerospace program offices and contractors.
• You need excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings formal reports and informal communications.
• Proven ability to work in a fastpaced environment adapt quickly to change help customers manage ambiguity and demonstrate initiative under pressure.
• Willing to travel to meet the needs of the organization and customers approximately 1025 of the time.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Ability to pass a CI Polygraph is also required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• A graduate degree or extensive work experience in the fields mentioned above.
• Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices Aerospace technical experts and customers.
• Strong interpersonal networks within Aerospace and with customer organizations that can be leveraged to establish collaboration and obtain sponsorship for / commitment to projects.
• Experience in military operations in space air land or sea domains.
• Experience with Intelligence Community systems engineering and programmatic processes methods tools and personnel.
• Experience with spacecraft payloads ground systems launch systems missile systems nuclear weapon systems and/or aircraft systems.
• A proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors customers and corporate staff.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased 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.

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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 industryleading 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 companypaid 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 otherthe 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 equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegalas well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.