Tracking Architecture Performance Department, Section Manager
About The Position
The Section Manager leads technical work, project execution, and talent management within the Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD), part of the Enterprise Effects Division’s Integrated Performance Subdivision. TAPD conducts model-based analyses of tracking performance across architecture scenarios in nominal and contested environments, supporting missile defense, space domain awareness, surveillance, missile warning, and missile tracking missions. Its work includes architecture evaluations, what-if analyses, and the development, tuning, and optimization of multi-sensor tracking algorithms. The Section Manager reports directly to the department Director and spends at least 50% of their time on direct technical contributions. The role provides modeling, simulation, and analysis expertise for space-, air-, and ground-based systems of systems. It also oversees section deliverables, guides and assigns work, develops customer and collaborator relationships, and leads hiring, onboarding, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation activities. The position is onsite at El Segundo, Colorado Springs, Huntsville, or Chantilly, with limited hybrid telework opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, mathematics, or a closely related technical field from an accredited school.
- At least 6 years of progressively more responsible engineering experience.
- Experience with tracking architectures, sensing phenomenology, and nominal and contested scenario concepts.
- Experience with Python, C++, or other programming languages.
- Current TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in an applicable STEM area.
- Experience as a technical or project lead in end-to-end, enterprise-level analysis and understanding of mission concepts, including space domain awareness, missile warning/tracking, or other contested environments.
- Expertise in tracking algorithms, surveillance architectures, multi-phenomenology sensing, and kill-chain interdependencies.
- Experience with modern software development methodologies, tools, processes, and hardware; distributed frameworks; automated workflows with CI/CD; and cloud computing.
- Experience in a people management role.
- Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and/or special programs access.
- Ability to form and lead highly productive intra- and inter-organizational teams.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with ambiguous and fluctuating customer expectations.
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, staff, and management.
Responsibilities
- Translate program office needs into modeling, simulation, and analysis project plans and tasks.
- Initiate and participate in collaboration across program offices and interdisciplinary technical organizations to develop innovative solutions and efficiencies.
- Develop modeling and simulation products to answer customer questions about tracking performance in nominal and contested scenarios.
- Develop and present briefings and reports for program offices and customers.
- Use and contribute to in-house, commercial, and government-off-the-shelf engineering software tools and analysis products.
- Provide day-to-day oversight and technical guidance for work performed in the section.
- Identify, coordinate, and assign work activities to direct reports and facilitate timely completion.
- Communicate effectively and manage conflict and competing priorities.
- Build and maintain a strong base of customers and collaborators for the section.
- Review section work products for quality and accuracy.
- Develop staff through performance management, evaluation, mentoring, coaching, and tasking.
- Lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for full-time staff and student interns.
- Promote the sharing and exchange of knowledge and information.
- Build and nurture collaboration within the department and across engineering teams.
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 a company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
