The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's spaceprograms, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technicalexpertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and developmentcenter (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space-delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, andcyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join ourteam, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thoughtleaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverseworkplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - tocarry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Is there anything more exciting than surrounding yourself with the smartestpeople on the planet who are shaping the future of space? We don't thinkso. The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's spaceprograms, solving the hardest problems, and providing unmatched technicalexpertise. As a federally funded research and development center(FFRDC), we are engaged across the space enterprise - deliveringinnovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground and cyber systemsfor defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial customers. With over3,000 scientists and engineers, Aerospace addresses complex problemsacross the enterprise through agility, innovation, and objective technicallead
To enable this, The Aerospace Corporation is focusing on criticaltechnologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning,photonics, optical communications, additive manufacturing, electricpropulsion, as well as new tools in modeling, simulation, cloudcomputing, and digital engineering. We even design and test thesetechnologies in our advanced labs. Indeed, did you know that Aerospacebuilds and operates the world's largest constellation of experimentalcubesats? These capabilities are opening a new generation of resilient,affordable constellation of satellites and advanced ground systems that meetthe needs of warfighters, explorers, and key decision makers. For moreinformation, visit www.aerospace.org and be sure to follow us on Twitter@Aeros
We are seeking a Project Leader (Junior or Senior) to manage projects andprograms within the Direct Commercial Programs (DCP) Line of Business(LOB). This position will report to the Director of DCP in our CivilSystems Group (CSG). CSG's DCP LOB offers deep technical expertise,testbeds and proving grounds, and cutting-edge innovation to established andemerging commercial customers advancing U.S. space capabilities in thenational interest. The Aerospace mission includes support to commercialcompanies to solve complex systems engineering and integration challengeswithin high-consequence environments.
Work LocationThis position can be based at our Crystal City, VA, El Segundo, CA,Colorado Spring, CO, or Chantilly, VA locations. Hybrid and remote workare ava
What You'll Be DoingWork across the organization to help prioritize opportunities, optimizeinvestments, assist with direct commercial business strategy development anddeployment, and continuously assess and update new business pipelineopportunities against the long-range strategic and annual operating plansIn conjunction with the DCP Director, develop commercial business alignmentand capture strategies, customer value propositions, master serviceagreements, and discriminating technical, management, and businessofferings to maximize portfolio opportunitiesAs an a key integrator for the Aerospace commercial team across functionalboundaries serving as a facilitator, coach, and trainer to criticallyassess products, capabilities, technology, and business models forcurrent and future growthIdentify potential customers, synthesize competitive assessments, supportmake/buy a d price-to-win decision cycles; participate in bid and proposalactivities as well as identification, creation, and validation of programopportunitiesLead the analysis of the competitive landscape, Aerospace commercialcapabilities, and business constraints to determine, document, andcommunicate the best strategy, capture/win themes, and customer call plansCollaborate with the Aerospace Commercial Space Futures team, CSG'sbusiness development team, the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG),and capture teams across the off-ceiling portfolio to qualify opportunities,develop solutions, verify business cases, and develop strategies toestablish contracts in the national interestProvide observations, insights, and analysis of trends and opportunitiesin the assigned market in the form of written reports and presentationsEstablish, monitor, and report metrics for performance across projectportfoliosLead and coordination program/project management of tasks on directcommercial contracts in conjunction with technical staff and other partners atAerospace, delivering to meet customer expectations on schedule and withinbudgetSeek opportunities to contribute technically and programmatically to enhancethe DCP LoB and other, adjacent CSG strategic... For full info followapplication link.
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actionemployer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in whichunique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producingsuperior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration foremployment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race,age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medicalconditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity orexpression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status,ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability,