Communication and Ground Architecture Performance Manager

About the role

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 dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and cultivate a strategic vision for your mission area and foster business development across multidisciplinary tool portfolios
• Build and lead teams of analysts, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, translating customer needs into tasks for analysts and developers, and reviewing work products for quality and accuracy
• Manage the team through effective workload management, performance management, staff engagement, and coordination of department logistics
• Mentor and coach team members to support their professional development in leadership and core technical skillsets
• Proactively partner with other internal departments and teams to develop end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions
• Guide the development and modernization of M&S capabilities through strategic planning and resource management

Requirements

• B.S degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, systems engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited school
• 6+ years of relevant and progressive professional experience in communication and ground architecture performance (e.g. coverage and capacity assessments, architecture trade studies, end-to-end architecture evaluations), network modeling (e.g. topology design and optimization, throughput/latency analysis, network resilience), or scheduling and mission management (e.g. satellite collection/contact scheduling, resource allocation, CONOPS development)
• Demonstrated experience leading analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts
• Proficiency with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, less than 10% time

Skills

• Knowledge of Intelligence Community or US Department of Defense business practices, acquisition policies, or space mission portfolios
• Experience working in partnership with multiple Aerospace program offices, Aerospace technical experts, and customers
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to balance multiple priorities and maintain schedules while fostering productive work relationships
• Prior management or leadership experience in hiring, mentoring, training, or development of personnel
• Proven aptitude for fostering collaborative environments across organizational boundaries
• Experience in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
• Experience in developing or leveraging analysis software that integrates computational techniques with department functions

Benefits

• 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
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect