Systems Director - Space Rapid Capabilities Office

The Aerospace Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

26d•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 Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including, the United States Space Force, the Department of the Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. The Systems Director (SD) in the Responsive Space Branch within the Agile Acquisition Directorate (AAD) will support the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) Engineering Branch, matrixing critical skills to the entire Space RCO portfolio. The Space RCO is rapidly developing and fielding highly classified critical capabilities for the space enterprise. The SD will actively participate in all phases of a system lifecycle to ensure operationally dominant space capabilities are delivered at the speed of warfighting relevance. The SD will also perform day-to-day management activities and be responsible for strategic customer engagement and Aerospace backplane activities.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience
12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management , or other technical fields.
Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
Travel is required (10-25%)
Past demonstration of Aerospace’s Leadership Competency Model elements: leading change, operating strategically, fostering innovation, delivering results, and engaging with impact
This position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility, which is issued by the US Government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in technical subject area (engineering, science or math)
Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems
An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
Program office and management experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field highly classified critical systems
Define requirements and standards for all Space RCO program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space RCO Director (SES-2)
Lead Aerospace EN support; Work closely with EN leadership (DH-04) and Program Managers (O-5)
Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
Participate in the Aerospace Space RCO Enterprise Team (ASET)
Represent SpRCO’s interest in Aerospace backplane communications
Build and manage a team of Aerospace personnel supporting EN
Build and manage Aerospace SME teams to execute Space RCO mod/sim approach, process, and architecture
Maintain the Space RCO relationships with all modeling and wargaming organizations and SSIO
Prepare Space RCO leadership (SES-2) for enterprise risk and configuration working meetings
Manage the Space RCO spectrum process being executed by ETG
Oversee all Aerospace work on new programs being on-boarded
Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.
Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
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
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options