GEOINT Future Architectures System Director

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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
We are looking for a GEOINT Future Architectures System Director to lead a staff and engineering/technical reachback resources in support of the NRO's GEOINT System Integration & Architecture Office. This is a highly influential opportunity to help shape future GEOINT architectures conducting modeling and simulation, concept development and evaluation, and mission thread exploration. In this dynamic role you will be leading technical input to key architecture- and enterprise-level decision-making in the NRO GEOINT Directorate and beyond.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, Virginia which requires 100% onsite work with the customer.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborating across the NRO and the Intelligence community to influence current and future investments
• Leading reachback subject matter experts in concept exploration and evaluation for future capabilities
• Leading staff and reachback to position Aerospace for influence roles for customer focus areas
• Leading and developing staff and reachback resources to address a broad-ranging set of technical topics
• Developing and managing customer support plans to maximize impact inside provided resources
• Collaborating and communicating across Aerospace and key elements of the National Security Space enterprise such as the USSF and other elements of the Intelligence Community

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Systems Director - Modeling and Simulation Engineering

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field
• 12 or more years of relevant technical experience
• Technical experience in system and architecture modeling and optimization
• Demonstrated capability to address and solve complex challenges
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams with diverse skill sets to solve multi-disciplinary challenges
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Willing to support occasional travel domestically (typically 1-2 week per quarter or less)
• This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, 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:

• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• Advanced degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or science field
• Technical experience formulating and executing technical evaluations of new system concepts
• Technical experience in orbital mechanics and space systems
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Aerospace resources to support architectural and optimization tasks
• Previous experience managing direct report personnel

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.