Program Lead - Objective Force Integration

About the role

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA. The Space Futures Integration team is growing and looking for builders, innovators, and technical staff with a start-up mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement approaches for integrating concepts, technologies, and force designs within and across Space Force missions.
• Collaborate directly with senior Government leaders, Aerospace program offices, and the Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address complex technical and programmatic challenges – including to support time-sensitive senior leader and Congressional inquiries.
• Lead or support the integration of mission area analyses and engineering into the Objective Force within a modern digital environment.
• Deliver best-in-class technical analyses and actionable recommendations that drive customer mission success.
• Develop, foster, and maintain strategic relationships with field and headquarters offices across the United States Space Force (USSF).

Requirements

• Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution. 6+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments. Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and/or national security space enterprise. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% as customer mission requirements dictate. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments. This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Engineering: 10+ years of progressive professional engineering or scientific experience in multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments. Proven track record of effectively advising and collaborating with senior government and military leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in engineering, mathematics, science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Substantive knowledge of the breadth and depth of the U.S. Space Force and national security space enterprise.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more USSF mission areas (e.g., space domain awareness, positioning/navigation/timing, missile warning/tracking, satellite communications, space control).
• Demonstrated track record of innovative problem-solving and entrepreneurial approaches to complex challenges.
• Proven experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior Government leaders (General Officers and/or Senior Executive Service).
• Thorough understanding of organizational roles and responsibilities across the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, space system program offices, defense agencies, Joint Staff, and other government organizations in the national security space enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Aerospace Corporation functions through ETG and program office coordination and reach-back support.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of effectively advising and collaborating with senior government and military leadership.
• Proven experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings to senior Government leaders (General Officers and/or Senior Executive Service).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Aerospace Corporation functions through ETG and program office coordination and reach-back support.

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
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect