Communication and Ground Architecture Performance Manager

About the role

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) within the Aerospace Corporation drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. CGAPD is part of IPS and focuses on delivering MS&A solutions that shape communication and ground system designs.

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, network modeling, or scheduling and mission management
• 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

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
• Prior experience in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues
• Proven aptitude for fostering collaborative environments across organizational boundaries
• 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