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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division
leverages
a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.
As a core
component
of EED, the Earth-Orbit Flight Dynamics Department provides flight mechanics
expertise
for launch and space vehicles. This includes
expertise
in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, trajectory design and optimization, and atmospheric flight modeling and simulation. The department is a critical integration partner for a wide range of engineering disciplines to
facilitate
the company's mission of
providing
multi-disciplinary insights. We are looking for a
Section Manager
to help lead the
Contested Operations Section.
As a
Section Manager
, the selected candidate will
lead a group of analysts across a variety of mission areas
.
Core focus areas include contested
missions
/resiliency tactics development and
assessment, Rendezvous
and Proximity Operations (RPO) maneuver analysis,
and
Dynamic Space Operations (DSO). Furthermore, opportunities exist to partner on efforts with technically adjacent departments to strengthen
the entire organization.
The selected candidate will help lead department efforts in these areas, providing critical customer interfaces to
the operational community,
including
USSF/
SpOC
, STARCOM, OTTI, SPACECOM
and NRO
components. The
Section Manager
will be expected to
work with EOFFD leadership to
fuse these customer needs with important equities across the corporate customer landscape, notably SSC,
SpRCO
, AFRL, NASA, FAA, and NOAA.
Work Model
This position will be a hybrid work model based in Colorado Springs, CO
, Chantilly, VA
or El Segundo, CA
, with the expectation that the selected candidate works at least 4 days per week onsite, as the business needs allow.
What
You'll
Leadership & Team Management * Lead geographically distributed teams of analysts and direct reports in developing analysis capabilities, supporting operational communities, and implementing resiliency tactics, techniques, and procedures through workload management, performance assessment, mentoring, and staff development
Customer Engagement & Business Development * Develop relationships with Aerospace Program Offices and US Government customers toidentifyopportunities, deliver tactical solutions to operational challenges, and prioritize business development, capability awareness, and long-term customer engagement
Strategic Coordination & Execution * Partner with department management to synthesize and execute organizational strategic vision across multiple sections, coordinating cross-functional teams and subdivision partnerships to ensure bench depth and career growth opportunities
Capability Development & Training * Enhance warfighter training across the space enterprise and cultivatestate-of-the-artmodeling and simulation capabilities through strategic roadmapping and resource integration
Organizational Enablement * Drive staff retention, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding while pursuing organizational enablers including classified IT resources and clearance portfolios to ensure long-term organizational health
What You Need to be Successful
Bachelor's degree in applicable STEM areas
8years of applicable professional or educational experience isrequired
Demonstrated ability toinitiateand lead team efforts, manage projects, and develop staff for new collaborations with internal and external organizations
Experience with taking Aerospace analytical frameworks and deploying operational prototypes to the user community
Willingness to travel domestically as necessary
Current TS/SCIAccess
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in an applicable field
Previousmanagement experience including staff recruitment and development, performance management, conflict resolution, organizational planning, and resource management
Operations-focused experience, e.g., maneuver planning for real-world missions
Experience supporting military exercises and wargaming events
Leveraging or building analysis software to combine numerical methods, flight mechanics, and optimization for launch vehicles, missiles, interceptors, spacecraft, or reentry vehicles
Experience applying optimization techniques such as nonlinear programming, indirect/direct methods, genetic algorithms, as well as others
Current TS/SCI and TS/SAP Access
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.
(Min - Max)
$147,600.00 - $221,400.00Pay Basis: Annual
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
An inclusive 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 vet
