The Aerospace Corporation
Tracking Architecture Performance Department Director
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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 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 diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs
, customers,
and national challenges.
EED spans the capability lifecycle f
rom
concept and architecture
design
to performance assessment to application of space
and
space-enabled
capabilities
.The Director of the
Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) within the
Integrated Performance Subdivision
(IPS)
leads an organization to
conduct,
direct
and integrate
model-based analys
e
s
,
empower
ing
teams
and
staff
to
deliver
differentiated
and
context
-
informed
insights
.
The
department
support
s
our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of
missile defense and space domain
awareness
architectures, and
serves as a center of excellence for
the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources
.Work Model:This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA, Colorado Springs
,
CO
, or Huntsville, AL
.What
You'll
Be DoingGuiding the
development of
MS&A capabilities and products to support decision making for missile defense and space domain awareness architectures.
Fostering the creation of a center of excellence for
the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources.
Building and
maintaining
a strong base
of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates
.
Creating
an organizational culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion, developing and
maintaining
relationships with peer organizations, creating and leading diverse teams of multi-discipline analysts
Coordinating complex technical tasks among customers, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute
projects
, and ensuring quality and accuracy of work products
Recruiting, on-boarding, and d
eveloping staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching
across a national organization
Monitoring, directing, and improving the organization's processes, functions, compliance, and safety awareness
Working closely with the broader subdivision leadership team to cultivate an effective, efficient, and cohesive national organization
What You Need to be
a
Successful
Director
,
Tracking Architecture Performance DepartmentBachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline
At least 10 years of
demonstrated
experience leading studies and analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into
viable
instructions for analysts
Demonstrated strength
in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space systems
and their dependencies
E
xperience
in
identifying
, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
.
Experience with staff development and mentoring
Ability to flex communication styles for productive interactions with staff, collaborators, and customers
Willing to travel to
meet the needs of the organization and customers
,
approximately 10
-25
% 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 OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Current, active SAP clearance
Leadership experience in a
customer-facing organization
Knowledge of government space mission architectures and mission
-
effects chains
involving
multi-
target tracking architectures
Demonstrated strength
in architecture and sensor-level simulations and evaluation, mission performance assessments with emphasis in multi-target tracking, detection
,
and estimation
E
xperience collaborating in
major
MS&A
initiatives
across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SE
TAs and
/or
industry
Financial and business acumen through program / business unit leadership
Master
'
s or PhD degree in related STEM discipline
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)$168,200 - $252,400Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays We Reward Our EmployeesDuring 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 CommitmentThe 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org.
You can also review
Know Your Rights
: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,
as well as the
Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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Aerospace's
strategic capabilities across the
national space
enterprise.
The division
leverages
a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs
, customers,
and national challenges.
EED spans the capability lifecycle f
rom
concept and architecture
design
to performance assessment to application of space
and
space-enabled
capabilities
.The Director of the
Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) within the
Integrated Performance Subdivision
(IPS)
leads an organization to
conduct,
direct
and integrate
model-based analys
e
s
,
empower
ing
teams
and
staff
to
deliver
differentiated
and
context
-
informed
insights
.
The
department
support
s
our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of
missile defense and space domain
awareness
architectures, and
serves as a center of excellence for
the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources
.Work Model:This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo CA, Colorado Springs
,
CO
, or Huntsville, AL
.What
You'll
Be DoingGuiding the
development of
MS&A capabilities and products to support decision making for missile defense and space domain awareness architectures.
Fostering the creation of a center of excellence for
the development and assessment of tracking methods that fuse data from diverse sources.
Building and
maintaining
a strong base
of customers and collaborators for the department through effective working relationships with colleagues, government customers, and contractor teammates
.
Creating
an organizational culture that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion, developing and
maintaining
relationships with peer organizations, creating and leading diverse teams of multi-discipline analysts
Coordinating complex technical tasks among customers, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute
projects
, and ensuring quality and accuracy of work products
Recruiting, on-boarding, and d
eveloping staff through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching
across a national organization
Monitoring, directing, and improving the organization's processes, functions, compliance, and safety awareness
Working closely with the broader subdivision leadership team to cultivate an effective, efficient, and cohesive national organization
What You Need to be
a
Successful
Director
,
Tracking Architecture Performance DepartmentBachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline
At least 10 years of
demonstrated
experience leading studies and analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into
viable
instructions for analysts
Demonstrated strength
in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space systems
and their dependencies
E
xperience
in
identifying
, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
.
Experience with staff development and mentoring
Ability to flex communication styles for productive interactions with staff, collaborators, and customers
Willing to travel to
meet the needs of the organization and customers
,
approximately 10
-25
% 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 OutIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Current, active SAP clearance
Leadership experience in a
customer-facing organization
Knowledge of government space mission architectures and mission
-
effects chains
involving
multi-
target tracking architectures
Demonstrated strength
in architecture and sensor-level simulations and evaluation, mission performance assessments with emphasis in multi-target tracking, detection
,
and estimation
E
xperience collaborating in
major
MS&A
initiatives
across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SE
TAs and
/or
industry
Financial and business acumen through program / business unit leadership
Master
'
s or PhD degree in related STEM discipline
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)$168,200 - $252,400Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays We Reward Our EmployeesDuring 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 CommitmentThe 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org.
You can also review
Know Your Rights
: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,
as well as the
Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
#J-18808-Ljbffr