Senior Technology and Policy Integration Lead

About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation supports both the National Intelligence Council for Space (NIC-Space) and the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) at ODNI by providing deep technical guidance on space capabilities, operations, integration, and policy. This position acts as the primary Aerospace advisor to senior leaders across ODNI on issues related to space integration, policy, and strategy. This is a 100% onsite role in Tysons Corner and Chantilly, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing national security space architectures, threats, and commercial systems.
• Advance the integration of projects that span across NIC-Space and SCO and help integrate technology by connecting experts across the IC and within Aerospace.
• Build and maintain relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations, facilitate the exchange of information and analysis, and perform research tasks to address future space systems with effective assessments & recommendations.
• Formulate, lead, and manage several, simultaneous high-performing and fast-paced teams of Aerospace subject matter experts in multiple disciplines to deliver strategic analysis and study results for senior customers.
• Operate strategically to propose new areas, projects, and tasks to expand Aerospace’s impact on IC/DoW enterprise space integration for multiple divisions and offices across ODNI and other IC elements.
• Mentor Aerospace team members to build up leadership capabilities and strategic understanding.
• Collaborate throughout the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group to proactively meet customer requirements with comprehensive technical expertise and the application of analytical tools.
• Engage with and coordinate with stakeholders across Aerospace and other IC elements to understand mission needs and operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
• 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and applicable experience in engineering, technical, or strategic planning roles
• Demonstrated effective skills in communication, organization, time management, and resource tracking
• Experience in leading interagency or multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and policy development within the IC, DoW, or space industry
• Proven ability to quickly analyze technical material and provide clear, concise, and timely assessments in support of decision making and strategic planning
• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, issued by the U.S. government (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in applicable STEM areas or other relevant disciplines
• Significant and demonstrated experience and deep technical knowledge of aspects of the IC missions and operations, current or future space system architectures, or relevant commercial technologies
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other intelligence community elements and national security space organizations, working groups, or senior leaders
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to think ahead and anticipate potential problems or identify patterns and make meaning out of overarching trends
• Experience with intelligence analysis including a demonstrated ability to analyze a wide variety of data and the skills to write clear and concise intelligence products
• Significant experience in engineering or analysis of space/ground systems and architecture assessments, advanced sensors, end-to-end systems, cyber, communications systems, or engineering requirements
• Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate classified systems/data sources, and leveraging intelligence community capabilities in support of customers
• Understanding of the national security space environment including people, organizations, infrastructure, and capabilities, especially IC organizations that produce space-related intelligence

Compensation

The grade-based pay range for this position is $155,900.00 - $233,900.00 annually (paid on a biweekly or other scheduled basis). Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

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

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results