Command & Control Systems Director

The Aerospace Corporation • Westfield, NJ

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About The Position

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. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community 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. We are looking for a Command & Control Systems Director (Systems Director - Engineering Program Management) for Electronic Programs Division, Directorate H to lead the Command and Control Division (CCD) staff and help coordinate engineering/technical reach-back resources in support of two NRO SIGINT programs. You will provide leadership, planning and direction of activities related to C2 and operations. This is a very dynamic time for the organization where Aerospace has the opportunity to influence decisions for future constellations, while simultaneously working integration, test and fielding challenges on current acquisitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• 10 or more years of applicable professional experience including team leadership.
• Strong technical expertise in ground and C2 systems.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff.
• Proven ability to identify and prioritize high impact activities, propose action plans and execute within relevant program timelines.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to effectively influence senior leaders.
• Ability to solve complex multi-disciplinary challenges by leveraging teams with diverse skill sets.
• Willing to support occasional domestic and international travel.
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• Experience in Enterprise Integration.
• Mission operations experience.
• Demonstrated history of working with ETG management and SMEs to build expert teams at a speed that meets timeliness requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and persuade senior customer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading Directorate H staff and Engineering Technology Group (ETG) engineers ensuring delivery of timely, high quality Aerospace products.
• Overseeing the execution of approximately 10 PTS, prioritizing resolution of the hardest problems and leveraging Aerospace's differentiating capabilities for the benefit of the program.
• Establishing strategic partnerships with ETG, including the development of technical bench strength, and advocating for technical resources as needed.
• Assisting the Principal Director and Assistant Principal Director on program level administrative matters including, organizational structure, staff and resource needs, PTS planning and estimates of Other Direct Costs.
• Direct involvement in the development of assessments to communicate program risks to customers and higher-level management.
• Coordinating weekly communications with senior customer leadership to provide awareness and status of Aerospace's key activities.
• Collaborating across Aerospace's back-plane to bring enterprise perspectives to bear during resolution of program challenges.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree