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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's 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, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. Job Summary The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges. The Space Architecture Department (SAD) contributes its experience in enterprise and system architecting to inform and shape decision making. We approach our customer missions from a holistic perspective that encompasses program strategy, capability development, and transformation. Our designs promote the discussion of the appropriate balance between human expertise and skills in organization, process, and non-materiel solution design with complimentary solution architecture concepts. We architect evolvable capabilities, keeping an eye on the space technological, socio-political, and economic ecosystem. We ensure the solutions we co-create with our customers will stand the test of time and the challenges of both preferred and probable futures. We apply cutting edge digital engineering (DE) and model based systems engineering (MBSE) methods and tools to develop and document architectures, and aid our customers in the development of their DE and MBSE strategies, requirements, and implementations.What You'll Be Doing- You will assist the Director in managing the Space Architecture Department, serving as the primary responsible day-to-day manager for Department staff located primarily in the Washington Metro area; conducting staff performance reviews and performing other personnel management functions; managing team resources and needs; and recommending performance improvement, career development, personnel actions, and awards
- You will serve as a focal point for program office inquiries for new tasking, particularly for Washington Metro area program offices, utilizing enterprise and system architecting problem framing principles to help program offices to define the problem space, create implementation plans, and identify appropriate personnel to perform the work based on your knowledge of resources and expertise across the company
- You will build and mentor the Washington Metro area staff, serving as a role model and advisor to an exceptionally talented and highly motivated cadre of architects, analysts, and modelers and hiring summer interns, early career, and/or experienced staff as needed to meet emerging demand for Department expertise
- You will direct technical activities, organize project teams, and execute independently or via teams a variety of architecture conceptualization, assessment, analysis, and modeling activities and provide decision support expertise to Aerospace program offices as a technical subject matter expert and project leader; as an Associate Director, typically 70% of your time will be technical work and 30% managerial and related work
- You will help to steer and implement strategy for the Department and Subdivision, and seek, identify, and pursue opportunities for additional, expanded, and new business and assist higher management in the evaluation and pursuit of new opportunities
- You will develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate program and mission strategic concepts to influence solution conceptual designs for cost, schedule, performance, risk, and resilience to disruptive events or threats
- You must hold a Bachelor's degree in a supporting technical science or engineering discipline
- You must hold a current and active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- You must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in space, intelligence, and/or defense domains
- You need experience in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and inspiring staff
- You need experience in initiating and leading project teams, developing project plans, identifying high-impact deliverables, and managing schedule commitments
- You need exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to organize and lead cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments
- You need excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors
- You need excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications
- You need to be available to work primarily in Aerospace offices at Chantilly, Virginia on a regular basis doing primarily classified work, with occasional telework generally possible
- You need to be available and willing to travel domestically and/or internationally approx. 5-10%, and to customer sites within the Washington Metro area more frequently as needed by individual projects
- Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices and customers based in the Washington Metro area
- Strong interpersonal networks with Aerospace and customer organizations that can be leveraged to establish collaborations and obtain sponsorship for projects
- Experience in methods and processes for early life cycle systems engineering, system architecting, and US government system acquisition
- Experience with Intelligence Community systems engineering and programmatic processes, methods, tools, and personnel
- Experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, launch systems, missile systems, nuclear weapon systems, and/or aircraft systems
- Experience with space system architecture conceptual design, analysis, and concurrent engineering techniques
- Experience with architecture modeling, descriptive system modeling for MBSE, and/or business process modeling
- Experience with architecture frameworks such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
- Experience with development and/or integration of analytical models and simulations, data analytic tools, and cost/economic models
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees, customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications
- A Masters or Doctorate degree in science, mathematics, or engineering
- 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
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