Surveillance & Navigation Architecture Performance Associate Director
El Segundo, CA - USA
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.
The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospaces strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The divisionleveragesa 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-enabled mission effects.
The Surveillance and Navigation Architecture Performance Department (SNAPD) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision aspires to be the premier forceadvisingthe evolution of national security and civil space enterprisesleveragingour modeling and simulation (M&S)expertiseto evaluateend-to-endarchitecture performance.
We are seeking an Associate Director to lead our Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) portfolio. This role willbe responsible formanaging and developing personnel across a front office and section coordinating across PNT mission areas building department capabilities and skillsets and directing analyses that empower our teams to deliver differentiated and context-informed insights.
Work Model:
This full-time position requires 100% onsite work inEl Segundo CAor Colorado Springs CO.
WhatYoullBe Doing
Partnering with the director to cultivate a vision for the organization including identifying opportunities for growth engaging with customers tofacilitatethat growth and developing new areas of technicalexpertiseto meet evolving needacross a geographically distributed team
Guiding the development of MS&A capabilities and products to support recommendations for research development and acquisition decisions of legacy and emerging space-based architectures
Fostering a center of excellence forthe following mission areas: geo-spatial intelligence signals intelligence space surveillance positioning navigation and timing (PNT) systemsand signals integritysupporting defense intelligence and civil capabilities
Leading aggressive hiring and workforce development initiatives to support growing customer demand building sustainable talent pipelines in hard-to-recruit disciplines and developing staff through mentoring and coaching
Building andmaintaininga strong baseof customers and collaborators for the office through effective working relationships with colleaguesandgovernment customers
Creating an organization that promotes innovation developing andmaintainingrelationships with peer organizationscreatingand leading teams of multi-discipline analysts
Coordinating complex technical tasksacross multiple programs managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects and ensuring quality and accuracy of work products
Working closely with the broader subdivisionand divisionleadership team to cultivate an effective efficient and cohesive national organization
Monitoring directing and improving the organizations processes functionscompliance and safety awareness
What You Need to be Successful:
MinimumRequirementsfor an Associate Director:
Bachelors degree withdemonstratedexperience orgraduatedegree in aerospace astronautical or electrical engineering computer science physics operations research mathematics or a related field of science or engineeringfrom an accredited institution
10yearsdemonstratedexperience leading MS&A teams coordinating complex technical tasks among team members and translating customer needs intoviableinstructions foranalysts/development teams
Demonstrated strength inposition navigation and timingarchitectureperformanceevaluations geolocation or signalsanalysis and integrity
Ability to flex communication styles for productive interactions with staff collaborators and customers
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isto obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if youhaveone or more of these:
A graduate degree or extensive work experience in the fields of study mentioned above
Knowledge across Intelligence Community or U.S. Department of Defense business practices acquisition policies or space mission portfolios
Experience working in or directly supporting program offices especially in technical areas related to GPS or PNT
Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple locationswithdemonstratedsuccess in remotestaffdevelopment and operations
A history of navigating collaborations between technical experts across multiple fields
Prior management or leadership experience in hiring mentoring training development of personnel or cross-organization coordination
Experience inidentifying prioritizing and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
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)
$185100.00 - $277600.00Pay 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:
Director
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.