Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead

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 National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence including electronics programs advanced technologies ground and communications imagery programs and systems engineering and launch.

From within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) the National Intelligence Council for Space (NIC-Space) coordinates space policy strategy engagement and the integration of all aspects of the Intelligence Communitys efforts for the Space Enterprise. The Strategic Capabilities Office at ODNI advances the integration of mission priorities and capability needs across the IC to meet future challenges and opportunities in support of our Nations security. The Aerospace team supports both the NIC-Space and SCO leadership by providing deep technical guidance on space capabilities operations integration and policy. Aerospace is looking for a Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead (Senior Project Leader - Enterprise Systems Engineering).

This position is an 100% onsite role in Tysons Corner and Chantilly Virginia.

What Youll Be Doing

• Act as the primary Aerospace advisor to senior leaders across ODNI on issues related to space integration policy and strategy.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing national security space architectures threats and commercial systems.
• Advance the integration of projects that span across NIC-Space and SCO and help integrate technology by connecting experts across the IC and within Aerospace.
• Build and maintain relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations facilitate the exchange of information and analysis and perform research tasks to address future space systems with effective assessments & recommendations.
• Formulate lead and manage several simultaneous high-performing and fast-paced teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in multiple disciplines to deliver strategic analysis and study results for senior customers.
• Operate strategically to propose new areas projects and tasks to expand Aerospaces impact on IC/DoW enterprise space integration for multiple divisions and offices across ODNI and other IC elements.
• Mentor Aerospace team members to build up leadership capabilities and strategic understanding.
• You will collaborate throughout the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group to proactively meet customer requirements with comprehensive technical expertise and the application of analytical tools.
• Engage with and coordinate with stakeholders across Aerospace and other IC elements to understand mission needs and operations.
• Perform duties responsibilities and activities assigned as needed.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Leader Enterprise Systems Engineering:

• Bachelors or higher degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
• 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering technical or strategic planning roles
• Demonstrated effective skills in communication organization time management and resource tracking.
• Experience in leading interagency or multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and policy development within the IC DoW or space industry.
• Proven ability to quickly analyze technical material and provide clear concise and timely assessments in support of decision making and strategic planning.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph which is 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 applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
• Significant and demonstrated experience and deep technical knowledge of aspects of the IC missions and operations current or future space system architectures or relevant commercial technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations working groups or senior leaders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to think ahead and anticipate potential problems or identify patterns and make meaning out of overarching trends.
• Experience with intelligence analysis including a demonstrated ability to analyze a wide variety of data and the skills to write clear and concise intelligence products.
• Significant experience in engineering or analysis of space/ground systems and architecture assessments advanced sensors end-to-end systems cyber communications systems or engineering requirements
• Skill in conducting unbiased complex research identifying appropriate classified systems/data sources and leveraging intelligence community capabilities in support of customers.
• Understanding of the national security space environment including people organizations infrastructure and capabilities especially IC organizations that produce space-related intelligence.

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.

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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 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

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