Principal Director - Special Projects Directorate
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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. The National Intelligence Division is looking for the new Principal Director for their Special Projects Directorate. The Principal Director leads Aerospace's support to a major U.S. Government agency, including directing in-house technical staff, arranging and managing technical reachback capabilities, interfacing with government customers, and oversight of the directorate's contracting status and performance. The selected candidate will provide management oversight and orchestrate technical leadership for acquisition, development, research, and operations support efforts spanning multiple customer lines of effort. The selected candidate will also execute line management functions including staffing, mentoring, and strategic planning across the directorate's portfolio. The Principal Director will be the face of Aerospace to our customers at this agency and will need to demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills, as well as exercise sound technical and management judgment. This position is a direct report to the National Intelligence Division's General Manager and includes corporate leadership responsibilities and assignments.
