Space Control and Awareness Department Section Manager

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.

This full-time position is based on a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at facilities in either Colorado Springs, CO, El Segundo, CA, or Chantilly, VA for at least 4 days per week, subject to business needs.

• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the new section mission areas.
• Manage the team through effective workload management, performance management, staff engagement, and coordination of departmental logistics.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, mentoring efforts to build a highly skilled team for the organization.
• Mentor and coach team members to support their technical, leadership, and professional development.
• Provide project leadership and cultivate business development across multidisciplinary tool portfolios.
• Collaborate with other subdivision departments to enhance career growth opportunities and extend bench depth.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to foster solutions for both existing and new challenges.
• Drive the development of state-of-the-art modeling and simulation capabilities through strategic planning and resource integration.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant STEM discipline.
• Approximately eight years of practical professional or educational experience.
• Demonstrable project leadership experience with the ability to initiate and steer team efforts.
• Proven aptitude for fostering collaborative environments across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent time-management skills with the capability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leading from the front to influence technical, customer, and enterprise service organizations.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Technical experience aligned with the focus areas of the Space Control and Awareness Department.
• Prior leadership experience in mentoring, project management, conflict resolution, organizational planning, or resource management.
• Experience in a dynamic environment that involved developing new technology and executing research initiatives.
• Experience in developing or leveraging analysis software that integrates computational techniques with department functions.
• Possession of current TS/SCI and/or 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)

N/A

Pay Basis:
Annual

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• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

• 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
  
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