Senior Technology and Policy Advisor

The Aerospace Corporation•Tysons Corner, VA

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. The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) 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 within NSG supports the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), including the National Intelligence Council for Space (NIC-Space). NIC-Space, led by the Senior Director/National Intelligence Officer (SD/NIO) oversees and integrates all aspects of the Intelligence Community's (IC) mission management and analytic efforts for Space. NIC-Space develops a Unifying Intelligence Strategy (UIS) to communicate and synchronize the Space Intelligence Community and manages the Space Threat Assessment Cell (STAC), a community resource applying foundational intelligence, technical expertise, and collaborative partnerships to frame the future space environment. Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technology and Policy Advisor (Senior Project Engineer) to join a team providing a blend of technical subject matter expertise, project management, and direct onsite strategic advisory support to ODNI/NIC-Space. This position requires an individual who can operate effectively in a variety of client-facing contexts, including working shoulder-to-shoulder with senior customers for strategic intelligence and mission management functions, managing Aerospace support for technical projects, and contributing individual expertise to critical intelligence challenges. This is a full-time position based in the Tysons Corner, VA area, which requires 100% onsite work with the possibility of some assignments at the Aerospace Chantilly Campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in applicable STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) or other relevant disciplines
10 or more years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering, analysis, or other technical roles
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple responsibilities: direct customer support, project management, and individual technical contribution
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, government customers, Aerospace program offices, and engineering staff
Demonstrated effective skills in communication, organization, time management, and resource tracking
Proven ability to quickly analyze technical material and provide clear, concise, and timely assessments in support of decision making and strategic planning
Demonstrate a motivated, positive, and success-driven approach to tackle fast-paced and dynamic challenges
Demonstrated agility and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced customer environment with a high degree of uncertainty
This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, which is issued by the US government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
Four or more years of experience within NRO, IC, Space Force, or other DoD areas in space operations, space threats, counterspace intelligence analysis and reporting, or space system acquisitions
Demonstrated experience working within IC organizations, including understanding of IC missions and operations, organizational structures, and interagency coordination processes
Experience in engineering or analysis of space/ground systems, counterspace threats, space system design, multi-domain threats to space systems, foreign perceptions analysis, or architecture assessments
Experience with intelligence analysis, including a demonstrated ability to analyze a wide variety of data and the skills to write clear and concise intelligence products
Demonstrated experience managing technical projects, including tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics
Experience supporting a space-related program office and facilitating reach back to obtain and coordinate technical support from the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group and other Aerospace Program Offices
Experience in multiple engineering and science disciplines, such as research and development, space and ground systems acquisition, systems engineering, systems integration, advanced sensors, end-to-end systems, cyber, or communications systems
Experience leading technical, multidisciplinary, or interagency teams

Responsibilities

Leverage your technical acumen and interpersonal skills as an advisor to senior leaders in NIC-Space on issues related to space program analysis, capabilities, requirements, threats, and integration into the IC space architecture
Build and maintain relationships with other IC and national security space organizations, facilitate the exchange of information and analysis, and perform research tasks to address future space intelligence needs with effective assessments and recommendations
Manage and coordinate multiple technical projects and threat assessment portfolios simultaneously to advance customer mission areas, tracking resources, schedules, and deliverables to ensure customer needs are met on time and within scope
Collaborate with the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group and other internal subject matter experts to form and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic analysis and study results with comprehensive technical expertise
Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing threats to U.S. national security space architecture, emerging capabilities, and commercial systems
Contribute subject matter expertise and analyze technical material in areas such as counterspace threats, space system design, multi-domain threats to space systems, foreign perceptions analysis, or space/ground systems and architecture assessments to provide clear, concise, and timely assessments in support of decision making and strategic planning
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

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