Flight Operations and Integration Engineering Systems Director

* Assist in positioning Aerospace as the FFRDC of choice for SSC/SYD
89 by providing the highest value in our program contributions
* Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for Enterprise Ground Services ground system design, prototype and test, initial flight checkout for SSC, Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL), and other missions, flight operations, and operational transition support
* Integration of Aerospace knowledge and analysis to provide responsive recommendations to the customer leadership for on-going programs and new programs added to the flight portfolio
* Actively communicate and coordinate with counterpart organizations, management, and customers to ensure timely, high-quality development and delivery of strategies, analyses, risk assessments and recommendations
* Integrate and leverage all aspects/functions/capability of the Aerospace Corporation in executing the mission portfolio through virtual teaming, backplane engagement, ETG matrix, etc.
* Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories
* Manage a team of 5-10 high-performing employees and assist with the management of the technical operating plans, budget control, staffing, workforce needs, personnel development, technical positions, performance evaluations and customer interactions
* Actively participate in customer senior decision forums
* Assist with anticipating the customer needs and create an agile workforce at a regional office that can respond efficiently to growth
* Manage allocations of hours (PTS) as a resource to include ETG reach-back to successfully support the customer
* Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences
* 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
* Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
* Travel is required
* ** Current TS/SCI security clearance issued by the US government is required including eligibility for Special Access Programs.
*** Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science or math)
* Experience with program execution from initiation of acquisition strategy and proposal development through source selection support; to program design, development, integration and test; to launch and early orbit; continuing through operations.
* An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
* Program office and management experience
* Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs
* 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
*** Right Place
*** The Aerospace Corporation has over 26  nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.
*** Right Path
*** Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .
*** Right Purpose
*** We can all serve a  much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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