Systems Director - DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2)

The Aerospace Corporation•Reston, VA

3d•$168,200 - $252,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director to lead its support for the DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program. This role is pivotal in expanding Aerospace’s influence within the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) community and fostering end-user integration of data to support the Long Range Kill Chain. The Systems Director will provide strategic direction for the DIFC2 program team, manage program staff, oversee budget execution, and contribute technically to ensure the timely delivery of warfighter capabilities. The position requires full-time, on-site work with the customer in Reston, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field
12 or more years of progressive technical and leadership experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering in a program oversight environment
Demonstrated leadership skills including team building/development, establishing trust, conflict resolution, mentorship, and collaboration.
Experience leading and contributing to technical analyses, networking and architecture trades, requirements development, and mission engineering assessments
Proven ability to work effectively with government acquisition programs and senior customers (O-6/GS-15 level)
Proven ability to network and collaborate with contractors, other government agencies, and internal organizations (e.g., Aerospace program offices and ETG) to address issues and provide the customer with the best available technical and programmatic analyses
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Ability to travel, as required, up to 25% of the time (1 week per month)

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical and/or business degree
Previous experience supporting the Department of Air Force and Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for C3BM
In-depth knowledge of operations and programs, specific to the C3BM enterprise and Intelligence Community (IC)
Demonstrated experience in development and utilization of cloud-based capabilities, UI/UX, integration and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data integration, and communications
Applicable SAP/SAR access

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of Aerospace’s DIFC2 program team, including direct management of program office staff, oversight and accountability of PTS execution and budget management, and direct efforts to integrate across the C3BM Enterprise.
Serve as the primary focal point for the DIFC2 government customer, establishing a long-term working relationship and providing direct technical contributions to the acquisition programs and their integration into the DAF Battle Network (DBN).
Collaborate across a government, contractor, and FFRDC team and deliver exceptional technical assessments and decision support products to our government customers.
Lead and coordinate across a combination of direct program staff and technical reach back to support the DIFC2 program development and test and additional activities such as the Systems Engineering Working Group and Data Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Provide direct contributions in one or more of the following technical areas: development and utilization of cloud-based capabilities, UI/UX, integration and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data integration, and communications.
Demonstrate leadership for team members, set expectations and direction, and provide feedback and mentoring.

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