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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.

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