Commercial Integration Portfolio Lead

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a 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 Enterprise Integration Solutions Office guides the solution of cross-agency, multi-mission capability orchestration problems by building and leveraging integration expertise throughout the corporation. We build agile project teams who collaborate across disciplines, customers, international partners, and industry in support of national outcomes . The Commercial Space Integration Center (CSIC) integrates cutting-edge commercial solutions into government space missions, enhancing national capabilities. We bridge industry advancements with national objectives by surveying the market for innovative concepts, fostering relationships, assessing solution viability, and promoting modern acquisition strategies. We are looking for a Commercial Integration Project Lead (Senior Project Leader – Enterprise Systems Engineering) within the CSIC to lead teams that conduct comprehensive evaluations to ensure commercial solutions meet mission requirements and seamlessly integrate into national capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering Sciences, or related STEM discipline
10 years of experience in systems engineering, technical assessments, market analyses, integration planning, government acquisition, program support, and/or related activities
Proven experience supporting a broad variety of government space mission architectures and relevant space market industry segments (remote sensing, communications, ground, launch, space domain awareness, PNT, weather, etc.)
Analytical and research skills to evaluate offerings across the space industry in context of government mission objectives
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to lead cross-functional teams and interact with external partners
Continued awareness of evolving commercial space offerings and innovations, including emerging technologies and market trends
Ability to synthesize complex information and provide strategic recommendations
Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
Widely recognized internally and externally by peers, management, program offices, customers, and contractors
Willing to travel to meet the needs of the organization and customers, approximately 10-25% of the time
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or graduate certificates with coursework in business administration, system-of-systems engineering, enterprise system engineering, and/or modeling and simulation
Demonstrated leadership in driving the integration of commercial solutions into government missions
Proven track record of delivering high-impact strategic recommendations to senior government leadership
Experience with systems engineering methodologies, including requirements analysis, trade studies, and integration planning
Experience leading major enterprise integration initiatives across FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SETAs, and/or industry

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary cross-organizational teams to develop comprehensive decision support products that evaluate commercial offerings for government mission integration, providing integrated technical, business, and acquisition assessments aligned with program office strategic direction and emerging needs
Develop and implement assessment methodologies and frameworks for evaluating commercial solution integration across a variety of mission architectures using subject matter expertise across the company
Mentor junior staff and build organizational capability in commercial solution assessment
Identify and advise customers on the market, technical, business, and acquisition risks associated with integrating commercial solutions into national capabilities, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Lead stakeholder engagement with commercial vendors, industry partners, and government customers to shape acquisition strategies and integration approaches
Direct competitive landscape analysis of key industry players and market /technical positioning to inform portfolio-level recommendations and strategic decision-making
Oversee multiple concurrent assessment efforts, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with customer objectives

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
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect