Human Spaceflight Development and Operations Systems Director
Human Spaceflight Development and Operations Systems Director
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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.
Building on The Aerospace Corporations reputation as a trusted impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA NOAA USGS and the NNSA while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules regulations processes values and behaviors.
Within the CSG the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. The primary function of this position is to manage and integrate emerging teams supporting long duration missions and science activities associated with the Artemis program. As the Development and Operations Systems Director (Systems Director Technical Project Management) you will manage teams and customers across the science utilization curation surface system and operations communities.
Work Model
This is a full-time 100% onsite position based in Houston TX at the Johnson Space Center or Huntsville AL at the Marshall Spaceflight Center.
What Youll Be Doing
- Manage the task orders financials and customer engagement related to HESF exploration portfolios supporting various offices across the Strategy and Architecture Office (SAO).
- Manage the growing teams developing and implementing Artemis exploration initiatives related to science curation exploration operations.
- Work with stakeholders to formulate Agency level workshops in support of communicating Artemis objectives and status with industry academia and international.
- Represent Aerospace across customer and industry forums.
- Execute industry workshops in concert with ESDMD SAO activities
- Mentor and develop the team supporting the various exploration topics under contract
- Provide leadership to inform and support systems engineering and programmatic efforts within each of the program offices
- Own review and update government plans and processes and ensure implementation excellence
- Support development efforts leading growth across disparate program offices while driving integration
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Systems Director-Technical Project Management
- Bachelors degree in engineering science or related field
- 10 or more years of experience in Aerospace industry which includes
- Experience defining and leading community engagement projects
- Experience working across technical and programmatic topics with a strategic mindset
- Superior analytical planning problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including effectively explaining concepts to managers and government leaders
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which is issued by the U.S. 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 science or related field
- Expertise in building NASA teams and capabilities
- Current and strong working relationships with NASA across the agency
- Experience with life cycle review management and knowledge of technical disciplines related to human spaceflight systems and programs
- Proven track record of growing teams
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
- A 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
