Commercial Space Futures Office Assistant Principal Director
Commercial Space Futures Office Assistant Principal Director
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$ 168200 - 252400
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Job Description
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 Aerospace Corporation is committed to advancing and accelerating the application of U.S. commercial space capabilities in direct support of government customers through its Commercial Space Futures Office (CSFO). CSFO is an organization within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) which supports the U.S. space enterprise to maximize U.S. government access to and incorporation of commercial space capabilities and technologies.
The Commercial Space Futures Office (CSFO) faces three directions at once: internally as a change agent influencing the Aerospace Corporations enterprise; externally as direct and supplementary decision support to our National Security and Civil space agencies; and externally as key influencers to the markets driving innovation in the space economy. CSFO actively engages in each direction simultaneously to help shape the future of our National space enterprise. As part of the CSFO team the Commercial Space Futures Assistant Principal Director (Assistant Principal DirectorTechnical Program Management Office) will copilot the maturation and growth of CSFO in supporting the National Space Enterprises evolution toward more agile innovative architectures that mindfully leverage commercial and innovation base capabilities. In addition the successful applicant will have a significant role supporting internal Aerospace organizations working within the commercial space area and external US Government customers; while also seeking to partner with investors companies and market thought leaders for market research and demand signaling.
Work Model: This is a fulltime position based in one of three locations: The Greater Washington DC Metro Area; Colorado Springs CO; or El Segundo CA with preference for either the greater Washington DC Metro or Colorado Springs CO. For this position Aerospace offers a hybrid work model that combines a minimum of 4 regular onsite workdays with remote flexibility as the business needs allow. Domestic and international travel will be required up to 30 of the time.
What You Will Be Doing:
- With the Principal Director Commercial Space Futures you will copilot the development and of Aerospaces Commercial Space Peloton a crossfunctional initiative to create actionable integration pathways for commercial and space innovation base capabilities for our DoD Intelligence Community and Civil Space agencies.
- Develop mature and execute Aerospace multidisciplined commercial space capability/service independent assessment process and products in support of DoD IC and Civil US Government customers and clients as the industry standard for independent validation and verification (IV&V) methodology applicable to all space mission areas.
- With the Principal Director Commercial Space Futures and the Chief Technology Officer support the curation and implementation of Aerospaces corporate Commercial Space Strategy to create products and services that align with customer needs and corporate goals.
- Engage with key National Security Space and Civil space agencylevel offices to understand and then satisfy needs related to commercial technology investment planning commercial technology roadmapping and integration planning for commercial and space innovation base capabilities; where necessary resource dedicated support for these offices.
- Support the Principal Directors interactions with Aerospace executive management regarding strategy business results and resources to include management of the CSF Corporate Strategic Investment efforts and both on and offceiling PTS management.
- Engage with commercial space providers space and nonspace technology experts and companies (including nontraditional applications) to assess their products approaches and technologies for integration into the space enterprise to outpace the threat and meet ever changing requirements.
- Establish partner teams within Aerospace to resource necessary expertise to assess commercial technologies that have potential DoD space architecture applications and disseminate analysis across enterprise at a consistent cadence.
- Direct support to the USSF/SSC Commercial Solutions Office AFRLs SpaceWERX and other direct customers as required for strategy policy and process curation; requirements development and validation source selection and evaluation as well as other relevant policy strategy planning and programming tasks and processes to resource USSFs and DoDs commercial space capability/services needs.
- Partnering with Aerospaces Corporate Communications team participate in technical forums (e.g. TechCrunch Space Symposium) as a thought leader and draft and publish thought pieces on commercial space capabilities and services to develop and maintain relationships and inform and educate government and industry.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Assistant Principal DirectorTechnical Program Management Office
- Proactive fast learner with the willingness and ability to work in a dynamic hivisibility environment with routine engagement with the most executive levels of government and decision makers.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in commercial space capabilities related technologies and services and/or development/engineering and/or program management.
- Experience in commercial space systems technologies capabilities acquisition and an understanding of space and ground systems development.
- Current knowledge of the commercial DOD IC and Civil space systems challenges and opportunities including national and agencylevel space policy and knowledge of government planning programming budgeting and cycles.
- Excellent fullspectrum communication and interpersonal skills; adept at written and oral communication spanning a wide range of levels of detail and communication media/processes.
- Bachelors degree in engineering mathematics science computer science or other technical discipline.
- Willing to travel 30 and/or as desired/required.
- Possession and ability to maintain TS/SCI security clearance as 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 engineering mathematics science computer science or other technical discipline. MBA focused on entrepreneurship innovation etc. would be excellent alternative to MS
- Experience in and planning/leading strategic foresighting studies and / or strategic technology investment roadmapping
- Working experience and familiarity with Aerospace CSF and the Bench to Battlefield process DOD IC and Civil space agency/organization National Security Space planning and processes.
- Working knowledge of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) Defense Systems Group (DSG) National Systems Group (NSG) and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer skills and capabilities.
- Experience working large complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team
- Working knowledge of the Pentagon and Interagency coordination processes / points of contact. Recent previous or current Pentagon / ODNI access (green badge or blue badge)
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.
(Min Max)
$168200 $252400Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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 Illegal.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
