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.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
In this role, you will be the key Technical Execution Director (Systems Director- Technical Project Management) to the CSG Senior Vice President leveraging your knowledge of the customers, missions, technical expertise, and the Aerospace FFRDC. You will apply your insight to aid the Senior Vice President in their work with senior civil, international, and commercial customers, the Aerospace Board of Trustees, and the Aerospace corporate enterprise. You are responsible for developing technical content for SVP communications with input from the CSG General Managers to include preparing briefings and monthly, and quarterly reports for the corporation and for customers. You will play a leading role crafting the CSG strategy aligned with the corporate strategy. As a key member of the CSG Senior Leadership team, you will be the point person for many CSG Front Office activities while gaining broad exposure to CSG’s customers, business practices and Aerospace as a whole. You will also team with the CSG functional organizations, including Development and Program Operations, the Technology Directorate, and Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate.
This is a great growth and learning opportunity – you should expect to come away from the job with a comprehensive understanding of the missions and programs Aerospace supports across the civil space enterprise, as well as understanding how Aerospace operates at the executive level. With the exposure and knowledge gained in this role, you will find this opportunity to be a building block for your next role with insights you will use throughout your career.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA.
What You’ll Be Doing
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Demonstrates enterprise-level perspective with prior Program Office(s) and ETG experience
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)
$168,200.00 - $252,400.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership 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:
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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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 email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.