Requisition ID: 33061

All Locations: Chantilly, VA (Virginia)

A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, youhave the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, yoube part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?

Responsibilities

The vice president, National Space Operations is responsible for managing a broad acquisition portfolio supporting Aerospace customers in critical mission areas. The role includes the oversight and guidance of Aerospace support to two major mission acquisition areas within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO); Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). It also includes the NSG lead for working Space Warfighting Construct (SWC) corporate enterprise activities. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, scientists and supporting staff. In addition, the role includes collaboration with the NSG SVP to work across the entire NSG portfolio.

This position will report to National Systems Group, Senior Vice President and will be located in Chantilly, Virginia.

Key Functions

• Provides executive leadership to senior-level NRO SIGINIT and GEOINT customers to include working across the national security space enterprise and across the corporation
• Routinely engages with intelligence community and industry leaders as a corporate ambassador
• Works with NRO customers to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Works across the corporation to build and maintain strong relationships with the Engineering and Technology Group and the corporate program offices
• Provides technical expertise and consults with senior management regarding recommendations on pertinent engineering issues
• Leads a team of technical experts and support staff to accomplish Aerospacetrategic imperatives and achieve mission success
• Develops and mentors key staff to expand their impact and capabilities

Qualifications

Required

• Bacheloregree in engineering or other technical discipline
• TS/SCI security clearance
• 20 years of technical experience, including satellite, launch and ground systems acquisitions
• 15 years of direct people management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of customers and corporate staff
• Demonstrated experience leading teams to accomplish mission objectives

Preferred

• Advanced degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• Major System Acquisition experience, including satellite, launch and ground systems
• Direct experience working in the intelligence community

Transcript Requirement

None

Additional Requisition Details

System Job Title: VICE PRESIDENT

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Access: SCI

Polygraph: None

Relocation Available: Yes

Employment Type: Corporate Officers

Work Schedule: Full Time

Company Statement

The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.

From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.

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, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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