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The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
We are looking for a GEOINT Future Architectures System Director to lead a staff and engineering/technical reachback resources in support of the NRO's GEOINT System Integration & Architecture Office. This is a highly influential opportunity to help shape future GEOINT architectures conducting modeling and simulation, concept development and evaluation, and mission thread exploration. In this dynamic role you will be leading technical input to key architecture- and enterprise-level decision-making in the NRO GEOINT Directorate and beyond.
Work Model This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, Virginia which requires 100% onsite work with the customer.
What You'll Be Doing: Collaborating across the NRO and the Intelligence community to influence current and future investmentsLeading reachback subject matter experts in concept exploration and evaluation for future capabilitiesLeading staff and reachback to position Aerospace for influence roles for customer focus areasLeading and developing staff and reachback resources to address a broad-ranging set of technical topicsDeveloping and managing customer support plans to maximize impact inside provided resourcesCollaborating and communicating across Aerospace and key elements of the National Security Space enterprise such as the USSF and other elements of the Intelligence CommunityWhat You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Systems Director - Modeling and Simulation Engineering Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, mathematics, or science field12 or more years of relevant technical experienceTechnical experience in system and architecture modeling and optimizationDemonstrated capability to address and solve complex challengesDemonstrated ability to lead teams with diverse skill sets to solve multi-disciplinary challengesStrong organization and communication skillsWilling to support occasional travel domestically (typically 1-2 week per quarter or less)This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph, 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: Advanced degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or science fieldTechnical experience formulating and executing technical evaluations of new system conceptsTechnical experience in orbital mechanics and space systemsDetailed knowledge of relevant Aerospace resources to support architectural and optimization tasksPrevious experience managing direct report personnelLeadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Operate StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver ResultsWays 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 plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe 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 ******.
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