Sr. End 2 End Systems Project Leader

Company: Aerospace Corporation
Location: Reston
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally. Summary of Responsibilities The National Systems Group is looking for a Systems Acquisition Engineer. In this opportunity you will provide on-site acquisition support to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition, Procurement Facilities (ODNIAPF). In this position you will use systems engineering and technical analysis skills to lead teams providing oversight of Major System Acquisition (MSA) End-to-End (E2E) capabilities and provide National Security Space (NSS) Launch expertise for the Intelligence Community (IC). In addition, you will also analyze acquisition criteria and provide detailed analyses and recommendations to senior government decision makers. Key Functions Provide on-site E2E systems engineering support for the acquisition of payloads, communication systems, vehicle systems, ground acquisitions and system interfaces. Provide on-site expertise and technical reach back across the IC community. Provide expertise to E2E acquisition focused mission teams. Provide oversight and analyses of the planning, programming and budgeting of future acquisition programs. Identify novel acquisition approaches to increase innovation in program management and oversight. Identify, task, and lead the Aerospace engineering matrix. Serve as ODNI technical acquisition representative on Analysis of Alternative, Independent Program Assessments, and Technical Program Assessments. Serve as the institutional knowledge for MSA activities, processes, and documentation. Serve as the institutional knowledge for NSS Launch activities, processes, and documentation. Brief and interact with senior government customers. Work independently across the National Security community, sharing information responsibly to facilitate program advancement. Required For the Project Leader A minimum of 8 years of engineering related experience Experience with satellite and satellite ground systems (requirements, acquisition, development, or operation) Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution Exceptionally high level of innovation, creativity, and personal initiative Leadership experience This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TSSSBISCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the above requirements, the Sr. Project Leader will have A minimum of 12 years of engineering related experience Engineeringscientific experience as technical lead for teams Familiarity with National Security Space collection capabilities for both current and future overhead architectures. Strong experience with satellite and satellite ground systems (design, development of requirements, acquisition, or operation). Understanding of all aspects of the Intelligence Community Acquisition Management (ICAM) process and validation and ability to assess program acquisition risk areas and to understand programs designed baseline cost and acquisition schedules. Leadership experience Preferred PhD. or Master's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, operations research, computer science, mathematics, data science and analytics or other technical discipline or an appropriate technical discipline from a recognized institution Understanding of GEOINT, SIGINT COMM and MASINT satellite mission planning capabilities. Experienced with acquisition strategies and requirement adjudication. Ability to apply systems engineering and technical analysis principles, theories. Background and knowledge in acquisition process as they relate to space, ground, information technology, and other intelligence systems. Experienced with analysis of system of systems engineering. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative 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 ator by email at . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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