Technology Portfolio Manager

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.
Job Summary
The Technology Portfolio Manager (TPM) will serve as the technical manager of one or more of the Innovation Lab (iLab) internal Research & Development portfolios. These portfolios are designed to promote ideation or low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) project development. Each portfolio enables, through different approaches, ideation for disruptive or transformative solutions to critical corporate or space enterprise problems. The TPM will work alongside other iLab staff, including other TPMs, Project Managers, and iLab managers, as well as other project leaders, scientists, engineers, and managers throughout the company, to drive innovative solutions to our customers' and our corporation's hardest problems. The TPM will have primary responsibility for a high-level understanding of projects in execution within his/her portfolios; for communicating the technical merits of portfolio projects to management, program office personnel, and customers; and for converting customer needs into future investments.
The Innovation Lab (iLab) is a part of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and manages Research & Development (R&D) investment portfolios associated with bringing transformative or disruptive technologies to maturity. iLab also provides services, platforms, and programs that enable collaboration and impactful innovation across the corporation. We are seeking a creative and dynamic Technology Portfolio Manager to manage iLab's ideation technical investment portfolio.
This is a full-time position in a hybrid work model with locations available in El Segundo, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Albuquerque, NM; Crystal City, VA; or Chantilly, VA.
What You'll Be Doing

• Work with the iLab management team to define portfolio strategy, lines of effort, and performance measurement metrics
• Manage portfolio execution to ensure lines of effort are consistent with portfolio definition and metrics
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of portfolio performance for iLab, OCTO, and corporate management
• Coordinate marketing and messaging of portfolio highlights for internal and external audiences
• Work in partnership with research line leads to define lifecycle of each research line
• Work in partnership with program office advisors to ensure and promote connectivity between lines of effort and corporate and/or customer needs
• Work in partnership with University Recruiting and Relations team and University sponsors, where necessary, to define R&D strategies in support of university engagements
• Mentoring corporation staff to adopt and implement innovation and collaboration processes

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in a STEM field or equivalent
• Typically, (12) years of applicable professional or educational experience is required
• Experience in the space systems field
• Experience with project, program, or portfolio management
• Exceptional ability to mentor, create teams-of-teams, and collaborate
• Ability to adjust strategy to enable cross-corporation partnerships
• Ability to translate detailed technical information to relatable material for a broader audience
• Comfort with ambiguity, and ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving internal corporate and customer environment
• Strong communications skills and the ability to coach others
• Willingness to travel (approx. two trips per month) and to work off-business hours to support customer needs
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

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

• PhD in a STEM field or equivalent
• Direct experience conducting and managing R&D portfolios
• Direct experience in creating research and development agreements with US Government, academic, and/or commercial organizations
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration with academic institutions
• Experience with Aerospace mission assurance functions, FFRDC operations, and company business processes
• Proven experience in managing dynamic budgets and project allocations
• Broad knowledge of Aerospace support to customer

Grade-Based Pay Range
(Min - Mid - Max)
$98,294 - $159,916 - $221,537
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, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.