Economist - Senior Project Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

6d•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. Job Summary Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems. The Market and Supply Chain Analysis Directorate provides technical intelligence on worldwide space and missile system threats related to technology development and industrial base capability, and conducts business, market, and supply chain intelligence analysis to support a broad range of U.S. Government customers. As the Economist (Senior Project Engineer—Economic & Market Analysis) , you will conduct research on businesses and economic trends related to the space sector. Key responsibilities include creating econometric models, performing supply chain analysis and providing macro-economic research and forecasts. Additionally, you will offer technical counsel to senior government officials, conduct periodic reviews of contractor business plans and assess business viability. The selected candidate will be required to work full time, on-site at one of our facilities, nominally located in Chantilly, VA or Crystal City, VA; with consideration in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or closely related field is required
A minimum of (12) years of progressively demonstrated expertise in quantitative, econometric, statistical, or computational methods is required
Pr oficiency in statistical software such as R, Python and MATLAB
Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
Willing to travel to work location and/or customer site for one week on a quarterly basis (as required )
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in economics or closely related field is strongly preferred
Prior experience in econometric analysis specifically related to space or defense sector supply chain
Experience in research methods: causal inference, network analysis, supply chain modeling
A current TS/SSBI/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Conducting quantitative research on economics and supply chain in the space sector and providing rapid counsel on emerging activity that affect USG customers
Design and oversee econometric models that assess business viability and the health of space supply chain within various programs
Provide technical expertise to ensure successful execution of economic, market, and supply chain analyses
Establish and maintain Aerospace’s positive reputation with new and existing customers and cultivate new customers and line of research
Communicate effectively in presentations and written reports.
Drive and facilitate cross-customer coordination via proactive engagement with other teams within Aerospace

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