Space Missions Economist
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Job Location:
Greenbelt, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 117300 - 175900
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 technicalexpertisewith 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 and the NNSA while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules regulations processes values and behaviors.
The Civil Systems NASA Programs Division (NPD) Space Missions Directorate (SMD) oversees the success of multi-agency operational satellite programs for which NASA leads mission system development and integration. The directorate supports a broad portfolio of missions including Landsat Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Observations Space Weather Observations (SWO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) Observations that rely on seamlessly integrated systems. These systems combine spacecraft buses instrument suites ground stations and command control and data processing networks all managed by a global team of engineers and operations staff. Success in these complex programs depends on a disciplined systems-engineering approach that carefully coordinates development procurement systems integration operational readiness and the transition to full operation.
Complementing this technical mission the team supports the delivery ofcutting-edgeeconomic analyses thatvalidatethese programs value to the American taxpayer. For these missions to obtain funding they rely on studies thatdemonstratefiscal and societal benefits. By employing robust quantitative methods and comprehensive cost-benefit analyses the team evaluates the impacts of satellite systems and supports strategic funding are looking for aSpace MissionsEconomist (Project Engineer-Economic & Market Analysis).In this role you will conduct critical economic studies using data-driven models essential for shaping next-generation satellite systems and infrastructure investments.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time on-site at our facility inGreenbelt MD.
WhatYoullBe Doing
- Lead economic appraisals fora variety of space missionsby integrating quantitative models with technical and stakeholder data.
- Conduct and co-author comprehensive cost-benefit economic assessments.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary team including engineers scientists and policy experts to translate technical satellite performance data into measurable economic outcomes.
- Develop implement and refine data-driven forecasting models and valuation frameworks consistent with federal guidelines (e.g. OMB methodologies).
- Prepare detailed written and visual reports and deliver presentations to senior leadership and multi-agency teams in support of federal investment decisions.
- Ensure that all economic analyses align with both programmaticobjectivesand best economic practices.
What You Needto be Successful -Project Engineer- Economic & Market Analysis
MinimumRequirements:
- Bachelors degree in Economics(preferred from an accredited institution) with a minor or complementary coursework in Mathematics Statistics or related fields.
- A minimum of6years of progressively responsible professional experience in economic assessment with provenexpertisein costbenefit and economic impact analyses related to satellite programs.
- Direct experienceinearth-observing satelliteCost-Benefit Economic Assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to co-author multi-agency reports andadvisesenior-level officials using data-driven insights.
- Proficiencywith data analysis tools (e.g. R STATA Python) and visualization platforms (e.g. TableauPowerBI Microsoft Excel).
- Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to translate complex technical data into actionable economic recommendations.
- Willingness to occasionally travel and to work off-business hours to support customer needs approximately 10% (asrequired)
- This positionmayrequiretheability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance which is issued by the . isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Masters degree in Economicsor a related quantitative discipline with a concentration in Statistical Analysis and Econometric Methods.
- Experience working within federal agencies or on government-contracted economic projects preferably related to satellite or space systems investment.
- Direct experience inNOAAweather satellite Cost-Benefit Economic Assessment.
- Prior involvement in inter-agency collaborations that integrate technical performance data with economic policy recommendations.
- Certification in Blockchain Cloud or Big Data or experience with large-scale statistical databases and SQL Server is a plus.
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 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)
$117300.00 - $175900.00Pay 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 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 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:
IC
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Python
- Spss
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Survey Design
- Calculus
- SAS
- Statistics
About Company
Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
