Principal Director - Space Enterprise Directorate

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 Space Enterprise and Warfighting Division (SEWD) is seeking a Principal Director for the Space Enterprise Directorate (SED) with experience and expertise in Space Operations, Space Test, and other related skills. This position leads a robust and talented team supporting USSF/Space Operations Command (SpOC), USSF/Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), USSPACECOM/JTF-SD and USSPACECOM/CFSCC across all the capabilities, missions, functions, and responsibilities of those organizations. The role requires ability to influence and make impacts using limited resources, and involves significant coordination with other parts of the Division that provide support to the USSF/Space Warfighting and Analysis Center (SWAC), the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), and HQ USSPACECOM, as well as all other parts of Aerospace. The role must work closely with Government and within Aerospace to ensure successful outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop and execute strategy, excellent communication skills, strong technical expertise to directly contribute to tasks, and the ability to lead across the entire space enterprise. A key aspect of the role is to provide both leadership and technical contributions.
This role is based in Colorado Springs, CO and is not compatible with remote or hybrid work arrangements.
What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering leadership direction for effective, strategic, and tactical positioning of SED and its activities to ensure comprehensive, relevant, and timely support to the USG
• Providing technical and strategic business guidance and direction to the overall portfolio of tasks assigned to the directorate
• Ensuring the technical quality and rigor of analyses, products, counsel, and written products
• Being a leader of, and an individual contributor to, directorate tasks
• Managing the critical relationships with USSF/SpOC and USSF/STARCOM, USSPACECOM/JTF-SD, USSPACEACOM/CFSCC and developing new customer relationships as needed
• Collaborating across the Division, and across other parts of Aerospace
• Providing strategic leadership to, and managing, the business activities of the directorate (STE, tasks, personnel, etc.)
• Ensuring the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse team that is consistent and appropriate to SEWD and SED mission and accountabilities
• Inspire, guide and lead staff performance development in partnership with SEWD GM and People Operations
• Collaborating within all of Aerospace to ensure comprehensive technical expertise is applied to all tasks

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline or equivalent experience in leading technical organizations
• Twelve or more years of progressively responsible professional experience applicable to the position
• Value-added awareness/working knowledge of USSF/SpOC, USSF/STARCOM, USSPACECOM/JTF-SD, USSPACECOM/CFSCC missions, responsibilities, analyses approach and processes
• Value-added awareness/working knowledge of USSF approaches to requirements, operational test, operations, warfighting, and related analysis
• Proven ability to integrate diverse technical expertise (engineering specialties, threat intelligence, other customer facing organizations, etc.) into analytical tasks
• Proven and strategic approach to problem solving
• Ability to professionally engage with all levels of customers and U.S. Government personnel in time critical situations
• Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and evolve critical relationships with senior leaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict, to lead change, and to work well with others
• Organizational leadership experience for a diverse team
• This position requires a current SSBI and possess a Top-Secret/SCI clearance and access, and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR accesses, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work in the office, this position is not compatible with telecommuting
• Ability to travel domestically

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

• Graduate degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline or equivalent experience in leading technical organizations
• Deep technical experience with one or more specific USSF capability area
• Experience and understanding of the USSF approach to warfighting
• Understanding of USSF (HQ and all subordinate organizations) roles, responsibilities, and functions
• Proven experience with space operations and the USSF approach to test
• Insight and experience with HQ USSF, SWAC, SSDP, and other relevant organizations
• Experience in business leadership and management of a business unit or organization
• Experience with creative technical and managerial problem solving under stressing conditions
• Familiarity with the whole of The Aerospace Corporation in support of multiple simultaneous efforts
• Current applicable SAP/SAR accesses

Leadership Competencies

• Operates Strategically
  • Demonstrates ability to develop a vision and execute strategies
  • Anticipates and generates solutions a head of need
  • Pivots with agility when circumstances change
• Engages with Impact
  • Effectively communications with purpose, clarity, and authenticity
  • Builds trust, inspires others, and develops top talent for growth and leadership succession
  • Collaborates to generate optimal enterprise solutions
• Leads Change
  • Motivates people to thrive in the face of uncertainty
  • Effectively navigates with multiple stakeholders whose interest are not always aligned
• Fosters Innovation
  • Creates an environment where it is safe to challenge the status quo, experiment, and take risks
  • Champions diversity and inclusion
• Delivers Results
  • Makes decisions with an enterprise mindset that considers operational and financial factors

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)
$230,000 - $250,000 - $275,000
Pay Basis: Annual
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.