Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst

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 and space-enabled capabilities. The Enterprise Integration Solutions Office (EISO) 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 Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst (Senior Project Leader – Engineering Integration - Enterprise Systems Engineering) within CSIC to maintain awareness of commercial offerings, evaluate providers considering market trends, and support integrated products to inform government program decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Sciences, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in business viability assessments, market analyses, or related studies, including experience leading assessment efforts or mentoring junior staff.
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.).
Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate offerings across the space industry in context of government mission objectives.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external partners, including experience briefing or advising senior leadership.
Willing to travel to meet the needs of the organization and customers, approximately 5-10% 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 required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or graduate coursework in business administration, systems engineering, law, or a related field.
Awareness of evolving commercial space offerings and innovations, including emerging technologies and market trends.
Experience in synthesizing complex information and provide strategic recommendations.
Familiarity with government acquisition processes and commercial space contracting vehicles.
Experience collaborating on major commercial market evaluation across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SETAs and/or industry.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of market research and company viability assessments aligned with program office strategic direction, proactively identifying and shaping responses to emerging needs.
Define and refine assessment approaches and evaluation criteria used to assess commercial solution integration across diverse government mission architectures.
Conduct competitive landscape analysis to understand market positioning and identify key players within the commercial space industry, developing market intelligence briefings and reports that inform portfolio-level recommendations.
Identify and advise customers up to senior leadership on the market and business risks associated with integrating commercial solutions into national capabilities, providing strategic recommendations that inform program decisions.
Lead industry studies to identify and highlight unique features, advantages, and challenges of service provider offerings from a market and business strategy perspective.
Own delivery of integrated portfolio decision support products that combine technical, business, financial, and acquisition considerations of commercial offerings.
Lead engagement with national space enterprise customers, commercial vendors, and industry partners to understand mission requirements and shape acquisition and integration approaches.
Track and analyze emerging commercial space trends, innovations, and market shifts, translating findings into forward-looking assessment priorities for the broader team.
Mentor junior analysts, building organizational bench strength in commercial solution and market assessment methodology across the division.
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