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Systems Director - Realization Office

chantilly, VA

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About this opportunity

aero lists this Systems Director - Realization Office opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The Advanced Technology Division, Survivability and Resilience Office (SRO) operates on the leading edge of developing the next generation of resilient capabilities for our IC customers and mission partners. Our focus is on R&D, technology maturation, risk reduction, end-to-end capability and effective integration to enable successful demonstrations and major system acquisitions. The office has cross-organizational reach across the Space Enterprise and manages varying mission assurance models tailored to meet customer acquisition approaches.

We are looking for a Systems Director, Realization Office (RO) within the SRO to lead a diverse Aerospace team of high performers in bringing ideas to reality for resiliency space systems. This critical leadership position provides the opportunity to showcase corporate engineering and laboratory capabilities while advancing the art of the possible and informing risk reduction strategies for significant cutting edge customer initiatives.

The selected candidate will be required to work 100% on-site in Chantilly, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading a high-performance team versed in resilient space and ground systems engineering activities across all phases of the system lifecycle to include technology maturation, design, integration, test and operations

Operating strategically to identify design challenges, implementation issues, integration disconnects and technical risk reduction activities ahead of need

Effectively utilizing reach back to the Engineering Technology Group for scoping high impact Aerospace initiatives that drive solutions

Representing Aerospace initiatives on resilient space systems to the customers and Aerospace management

Keeping customers informed about issues/risks/concerns and recommended mitigation approaches, and maintaining a current mission assurance plan with regular publication of mission assurance reports to customers and Aerospace management

Mentoring Aerospace team members on leadership competencies and executive presentation skills that empower employees to achieve their goals

Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth

Performing office management responsibilities to include managing budgets for personnel deliveries and other direct charges, working with staff on performance development / growth and recruiting and hiring ahead of need

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Systems Director - Engineering Program Management and Systems Engineering :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Math from an accredited institution

At least 12 years of experience in space systems, space technology development and/or space systems acquisition

Leadership experience over people, projects or products in a dynamic environment

Initiative and a strong desire to lead in a dynamic environment with an ability to handle multiple efforts concurrently

Impactful verbal, written and presentation skills and ability to communicate with a range of customers, program managers, engineers, and senior leaders

Ability to build partnering relationships with contractors and /or mission partners

Willing to travel domestically when deemed necessary for impact

This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with SSBI and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. US Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

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

Masters and/or PhD in Engineering, Science or Math from an accredited institution

Broad experience across the space systems acquisition lifecycle

Depth in one or more competencies from spacecraft, technologies or ground

Knowledge of mission assurance processes and standards

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, know

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Worksite address

chantilly, VA, 22021, US

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