Senior Technical Program Manager – Commercial Cloud, Cybersecurity, & AI

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•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. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. The Cloud Platforms & Architectures Department (CPAD) is the center-of-excellence for cloud computing and cloud-related technologies within The Aerospace Corporation. CPAD’s overall goal is to stay at the forefront of cloud technology to enable our customers to effectively leverage it to fulfill their space mission needs. CPAD works with commercial cloud, cyber, and AI vendors to help our government customers understand how cutting-edge technologies can best be applied to pioneering space missions. We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (Senior Project Leader, Software Architecture Engineering & Cloud Computing Architecture) to lead engagements with these mission owners and technology vendors, helping bring together stakeholders from across the tech industry to help the government more rapidly adopt cloud, cyber, and AI solutions. This role will provide corporate cloud, cyber, and AI leadership to develop and sustain a vision for increased engagements between cutting-edge commercial technology vendors and government space missions. This is a fulltime position that can be based in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly Va which requires 100% onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, software engineering, or a related STEM field.
At least 12 years of experience working with software, IT systems, and related technologies.
At least 5 years of experience working with cloud, cybersecurity, and AI systems.
Proven track record of leading engineering teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for engineers.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete tasks, learn new technical approaches, and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations.
Successful history of promoting positive team dynamics, mentoring team members, and working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
In depth knowledge of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, roadmaps, and risk management.
In depth knowledge and hands on experience with at least one public cloud vendor (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Experience in designing, developing, implementing, operating, and evolving cloud, cyber, and AI systems to support customers.
Willing to travel domestically to work locations, customer sites, and conferences up to 25%, if required.
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security 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 Computer Science or a related STEM field.
Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Engineer).
Certifications related to cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
Knowledge of government technology acquisition processes.
Knowledge of commercial technology vendor product lifecycles.
Familiarity with satellite and ground systems architectures.
Active security clearance issued by the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, planning, and execution for engagements between The Aerospace Corporation, government customers, and commercial cloud, cyber, and AI technology vendors.
Work with senior leaders from Aerospace, government, and commercial partners to influence space missions and build new partnerships.
Collaborate with cloud, cyber, and AI experts and leadership across departments to build cross-functional technical teams to achieve project goals.
Lead teams researching cutting edge cloud, cyber, and AI technologies and developing prototypes to demonstrate and benchmark their capabilities for government space missions.
Lead deep technical discussions with government customers and cloud, cyber, and AI vendors to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in cloud.
Work across corporate stakeholders to assess cloud environment needs for commercial cloud, cyber, and AI research and prototyping.
Collaborate with mission owners to integrate space-based platforms (e.g., small satellites) into cloud, cyber, and AI research and prototyping environments.
Create and deliver presentations to internal teams, executives, and external stakeholders.

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