Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst

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. 

 

The Enterprise Integration Solutions Office (EISO) guides the solution of cross-agency, multi-mission capability orchestration problems by building and leveraging integration expertise throughout the corporation. We build agile project teams who collaborate across disciplines, customers, international partners, and industry in support of national outcomes.    

The Commercial Space Integration Center (CSIC) integrates cutting-edge commercial solutions into government space missions, enhancing national capabilities. We bridge industry advancements with national objectives by surveying the market for innovative concepts, fostering relationships, assessing solution viability, and promoting modern acquisition strategies. We are looking for a Senior Space Industry Market & Business Analyst (Senior Project Leader – Engineering Integration - Enterprise Systems Engineering) within CSIC to maintain awareness of commercial offerings, evaluate providers considering market trends, and support integrated products to inform government program decisions. 

Work Model   

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work at one of the following locations: Chantilly, VA; or El Segundo, CA. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Lead execution of market research and company viability assessments aligned with program office strategic direction, proactively identifying and shaping responses to emerging needs.

• Define and refine assessment approaches and evaluation criteria used to assess commercial solution integration across diverse government mission architectures.

• Conduct competitive landscape analysis to understand market positioning and identify key players within the commercial space industry, developing market intelligence briefings and reports that inform portfolio-level recommendations.

• Identify and advise customers up to senior leadership on the market and business risks associated with integrating commercial solutions into national capabilities, providing strategic recommendations that inform program decisions.

• Lead industry studies to identify and highlight unique features, advantages, and challenges of service provider offerings from a market and business strategy perspective.

• Own delivery of integrated portfolio decision support products that combine technical, business, financial, and acquisition considerations of commercial offerings.

• Lead engagement with national space enterprise customers, commercial vendors, and industry partners to understand mission requirements and shape acquisition and integration approaches.

• Track and analyze emerging commercial space trends, innovations, and market shifts, translating findings into forward-looking assessment priorities for the broader team.

• Mentor junior analysts, building organizational bench strength in commercial solution and market assessment methodology across the division.

• Oversee multiple concurrent assessment efforts, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with customer objectives.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Project Leader: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Sciences, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in business viability assessments, market analyses, or related studies, including experience leading assessment efforts or mentoring junior staff.

• Proven experience supporting a broad variety of government space mission architectures and relevant space market industry segments (remote sensing, communications, ground, launch, space domain awareness, PNT, weather, etc.).

• Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate offerings across the space industry in context of government mission objectives. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external partners, including experience briefing or advising senior leadership. 

• Willing to travel to meet the needs of the organization and customers, approximately 5-10% of the time.

• This position requires a current and active TS/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 degree or graduate coursework in business administration, systems engineering, law, or a related field.

• Awareness of evolving commercial space offerings and innovations, including emerging technologies and market trends.

• Experience in synthesizing complex information and provide strategic recommendations.

• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and commercial space contracting vehicles.

• Experience collaborating on major commercial market evaluation across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SETAs and/or industry.   

 

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)

$155,900.00 - $233,900.00

Pay 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 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.