Systems Director - Joint and Multi-Domain Decision Support

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 Joint and Multi-Domain (JMD) Programs Subdivision provides a unique focus on the Space Enterprise end-user community, including senior leaders within the military services, the combatant commands, and multiple DoD agencies. As the Systems Director - Joint and Multi-Domain Decision Support within JMD, you will play a pivotal role in expanding Aerospace's contribution and influence in the multi-domain community, focusing on integrating space-based capabilities into joint missions/concepts through digital modernization and exquisite modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A). More specifically, you will be responsible to lead efforts in support of DoD customers that currently include:

• Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Futures (AF/A5/7)

• Headquarters Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Cyber Effects (AF/A2/6)

• Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Digital Transformation Office (DTO)

• Air Force Safety Center (AFSEC)

• Army Futures & Concept Center (FCC)

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide overall leadership and management of Aerospace's JMD Decision Support portfolio of projects supporting policy, architecture development, Force Design, POM/Planning inputs, digital integration, mission engineering, and enterprise-level portfolio management/program execution

• Establish trusted relationships with key senior leaders within the Decision Support portfolio. Establish and maintain Aerospace's positive reputation with new and existing customers as a problem solver and thought leader Anticipate future customer needs and evolve an agile, high-quality technical and enterprise support work force (on-site and matrix) to respond at speed.

• Deliver advanced decision support capabilities and products to our government customers. Lead and support cross-corporation and cross-organizational teams to execute studies and analysis activities of national significance. Foster appropriate cooperation and coordination across the space enterprise to help assure enterprise mission success

• Provide strategic leadership and support for planning and implementation of policy, acquisition, and requirements initiatives, developing architectural alternatives, assessing system budgets and schedules, and rationalizing investment portfolios

• Drive and facilitate cross-customer coordination via proactive engagement with other teams within Aerospace (e.g., Aerospace's Engineering Technology Group (ETG) and its Center for Space Policy and Strategy)

• Demonstrate leadership for team members, set expectations and direction, and provide critical feedback and mentoring

• Embody and serve as a role model of Aerospace's Leadership cultural attributes: 1) Lead from the Front; 2) Collaborate across the Enterprise; and 3) Operate with Speed and Agility. Exemplify the Aerospace Leadership Competency Model by operating strategically, fostering innovation, leading change, engaging with impact, and delivering results at a level concomitant with an enterprise leader role

• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner

• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style

What You Need to Be Successful- Systems Director - Joint and Multi-Domain Decision Support

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or closely related technical field is required

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively demonstrated engineering and project management experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering in a program oversight environment is required

• Demonstrated leadership skills including team building/leadership, conflict resolution, staffing and customer relationship building

• Technical expertise relevant to the Department of Air Force and other Joint and Multi-Domain customers

• Experience leading or supporting technical study teams examining topics of national significance

• Proven ability to work effectively with senior government customers (flag or SES level) from diverse organizations

• Proven ability to network 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

• Willing to travel domestically approx. 10-20% (as required)

• This position requires a current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced technical and/or business degree is preferred

• 12+ years of progressively demonstrated engineering and project management experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering in a program oversight environment is strongly desired

• In-depth knowledge of or experience working with the DoD military services; combatant commands; U.S. Space Force; Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; the National Reconnaissance Office; the Joint Staff; and other government organizations in development and operations of the national security space enterprise.

• Experience in digital modernization, data management/data visualization, modeling and simulation, wargaming, enterprise-level portfolio management, and DoD capability development processes

• Experience in the operational use of space systems for DoD missions

• Familiarity with national security system procurement processes, including the Defense Acquisition System (DAS); the Programming, Planning, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process; and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial success cultivating and establishing new customer relationships and meaningful associated work

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.