Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Technologies Lead - Sr. Project Leader

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space - delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
As part of the Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division, the Space Security Programs Department provides high-quality analytical and program management support to the USSF's Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), counseling the Government on the design of future joint forces multi-domain sensing architectures to win the next war.
This position requires 100% onsite work in classified facilities at our Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide leadership and technical support to the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC). This fast-paced organization is developing the next generation of capabilities to provide space effects to the joint warfighter and operate in a highly contested operational environment. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in a multi-level classification environment with interagency, military, and civilian communities in the planning, conduct and interpretation of analysis to shape force designs including serving as the technical lead for SWAC Science & Technology (S&T) needs of future mission architectures.

• Counsel the SWAC's Government leadership on technical and analytical approaches, force design, systems engineering and development of future space-based mission architectures.
• Lead identification, consolidation, and prioritization of SWAC Science and Technology (S&T) needs including coordination with Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) Future Technology needs.
• Apply appropriate levels of critical assessment, strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to studies based on previous/adjacent studies.
• Identify Aerospace resources and expertise that can be brought to bear on tough customer problems.
• Lead or participate in more than one working group conducting analysis of technology and capabilities and providing analytically backed recommendations.
• Support the development of analytic approaches and frameworks for force design.
• Provide periodic execution reviews to Aerospace and customer senior management.
• Provide frequent communication to government counterparts about Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) support.
• Collaborate with other Aerospace personnel across all corporate locations and organizations.
• Direct interaction with various government partner organizations including US Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Center (SSC), US Space Command (USSC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Intelligence Community and other Combatant Commands.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or other technical sciences from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant technical experience in military space systems development and acquisition, analysis, operations and/or program management.
• Knowledge of current military and commercial space systems technologies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with crafting, supporting and/or leading technical studies teams examining topics of national significance including tasking and leading matrixed technical resources.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced & dynamic environment and to work complex, often ill-defined problems.
• Proven track record of working within integrated Government, FFRDC, and SETA teams.
• Proven strong technical leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate sophisticated ideas and data to GO/FO, SES leaders.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance and/or SAP/SAR access, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Periodic travel is required.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or other technical sciences from a recognized institution.
• Over 15 years of modeling, simulation and analysis experience, with a strong background in space systems technologies, space architectural concepts or joint warfighting operations.
• Proven success in directly collaborating with senior government leadership of varying backgrounds.
• Experience with agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
• Extensive experience with one or more space system development program offices.
• Experience working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Space Security and Defense Program, US Space Force, US Space Command or NRO customers.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Mid - Max)
$122,952 - $202,011 - $281,070
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.