Senior Advisor

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.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges. 

Acquisition and Economics Planning & Analysis Subdivision (AEPAS) Senior Advisor

Do you have passion and experience for helping senior leaders make better data driven decisions to improve acquisition outcomes?  Do you like solving multiple problems and exploring novel ideas? Do you enjoy driving analysis/analytical products that influence decision makers on strategic national security challenges and draw engagement/visibility from senior stakeholders, including the White House, Congress, the US Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community?  Do you want to lead a highly motivated and capable team that plays an increasingly particularly pivotal role at a time of unprecedented change in the Space enterprise? If so, join our team of Space acquisition and analysis experts at Aerospace.

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a once in a generation set of complex challenges as the Space ecosystem undergoes rapid and unprecedented evolution. The Aerospace Corporation operates 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 to you personally.  AEPAS is the one stop shop for space related acquisition challenges supporting key stakeholders in the US Government and Commercial working for the national benefit.

Aerospace invites highly qualified candidates to apply to be an AEPAS part time, senior special advisor.  This position requires a dynamic and collaborative senior leader with a demonstrated record of successfully providing technical leadership across a large, matrixed engineering organization with considerable expertise in the business and systems engineering activities associated with system acquisition, deployment, and sustainment to program offices across the acquisition spectrum including traditional and non-traditional contract structures, traditional and new-entrant suppliers as applied to programs for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Civil customers. The subdivision is geographically dispersed with the majority of personnel centered in Northern Virginia or Southern California.  This position can be executed out of any of Aerospace’s facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work across AEPAS and Aerospace to develop solutions that enable enterprise mission success, deliver technical excellence, people excellence, and operational excellence.

• Personally perform & lead technical or analysis tasks, including hands on development and advise senior customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure AEPAS processes and products meet standards of excellence and timely execution
• Provide leadership in area of expertise
• Work with the AEPAS leadership team grow, develop, sustain a world class organization committed to excellence and foster an environment committed to mission, excellence, and opportunity

• Develop, collaborate, and maintain relationships with program offices across Aerospace and external stakeholders.

• Lead the development of subdivision tools and capabilities while ensuring the implementation of best practices.
• Actively engage with the professional community of interest by leading and organizing events such as conference, seminars, and industry forums. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for engagement and growth.
• Act as senior mentor, providing technical advice/g