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

The Aerospace Corporation•Reston, VA

1d•$168,200 - $252,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Systems Director to lead its support for the Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) program. The role will expand Aerospace’s contribution to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) community and foster end-user integration of data in support of the Long Range Kill Chain. The director will provide strategic direction to Aerospace’s DIFC2 team and contribute directly to technical work that helps deliver warfighter capabilities on time. The Systems Director will manage Aerospace’s DIFC2 program team, serve as the primary focal point for the government customer, and coordinate across government, contractor, and FFRDC teams. The position involves technical assessments and decision-support products, support for program development and testing, and participation in activities such as the Systems Engineering Working Group and Data Integrated Product Team. Direct technical contributions may involve cloud-based capabilities, UI/UX, artificial intelligence, data integration, and communications. This position is full-time and requires working on-site with the customer in Reston, Virginia. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field.
12 or more years of progressive technical and leadership experience, including multidisciplinary systems engineering in a program oversight environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building and 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 at the O-6/GS-15 level.
Ability to network and collaborate with contractors, other government agencies, and internal organizations to address issues and provide technical and programmatic analyses.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. government; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Ability to travel as required, up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical and/or business degree.
Previous experience supporting the Department of the Air Force and the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for C3BM.
In-depth knowledge of operations and programs specific to the C3BM enterprise and Intelligence Community (IC).
Demonstrated experience developing and using cloud-based capabilities, UI/UX, artificial intelligence, 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 for PTS execution and budget management, and integration across the C3BM Enterprise.
Serve as the primary focal point for the DIFC2 government customer, build a long-term working relationship, and contribute directly to acquisition programs and their integration into the DAF Battle Network (DBN).
Collaborate across government, contractor, and FFRDC teams and deliver technical assessments and decision-support products to government customers.
Lead and coordinate direct program staff and technical reach-back support for DIFC2 program development and testing, as well as activities including the Systems Engineering Working Group and Data Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Contribute directly in one or more technical areas: cloud-based capabilities, UI/UX, artificial intelligence, data integration, and communications.
Set expectations and direction for team members 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 with a company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.