Digital Transformation Architect

The Aerospace • Chantilly, VA

77d • $117,300 - $226,900 • Remote

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. 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. Aerospace is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to support digital transformation activities for Aerospace and its customers. This role will provide leadership and advice to a range of government customers seeking assistance with digital transformation efforts, especially technically demanding activities related to the architecting digital engineering (DE) ecosystems across diverse enterprises. Inherent to this job will be opportunities to significantly influence the future of digital capabilities for both the government and the Aerospace Corporation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or other technical discipline.
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.
• Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and technologies, especially as practiced and deployed in the DoD.
• Knowledge of and experience with DE ecosystems, cloud technologies, services, and enterprise data management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in STEM or other technical discipline.
• 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE.
• Experience creating a government reference architecture.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital transformation projects in or with the DOD.
• Experience with various DoD acquisition processes.
• Direct experience with cloud service providers and/or platforms.
• Effective communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Knowledge/experience with specific DOD, NNSA, or civil space digital environments.
• Knowledge/experience of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and model-based system engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with AI technologies and practices.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi-organizational teams.
• Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital transformation strategy(-ies) in support of government customers.
• Work with stakeholders to create digital transformation strategies and generate plans/roadmaps to realize those strategies.
• Architect solutions consistent with the strategies and roadmaps, producing various levels and types of architecture to inform implementation.
• Monitor, assess, and guide the transition from legacy capabilities to desired DE solutions.
• Engage with customer stakeholders to communicate objectives, status, and needs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement executable processes and clear lines of authority/responsibility.
• Provide expertise that incorporates the needs of Aerospace and government stakeholders to ensure balanced and integrated strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees