Systems Director – ODNI Mission Integration: NIM-Space and STAC

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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. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) National Intelligence Manager (NIM) for Space oversees and integrates all aspects of the Intelligence Community's (IC) collection and analytic efforts for Space. The NIM for Space develops a Unifying Intelligence Strategy (UIS) to communicate and synchronize the Space Intelligence Community and manages the Space Threat Assessment Cell (STAC). STAC is a community resource applying foundational intelligence, technical expertise, and collaborative partnerships to frame the future space environment. Aerospace is seeking an agile, motivated leader to serve as the Systems Director for our support to the ODNI Mission Integration Directorate. This position manages all Aerospace technical and policy advice and support to senior intelligence officers within the offices of the NIM-Space, Space Executive, National Intelligence Officer for Space (NIO-Space), and other intelligence agencies. You will be responsible for assigning resources, determining staffing needs, and coordinating activities within the NIM-Space front office and STAC. You will communicate and coordinate activities with counterpart organizations, management, and customers. You will support the NIM-Space with the implementation of the UIS and STAC by performing long-range forecasting and intelligence integration for space and counterspace threats to National Security Space. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple systems engineering/threat assessment projects to advance NIM-Space and STAC mission areas. This position is located 100% on site with the customer in Reston, VA, Tysons Corner, VA or Bethesda, MD. What You’ll Be Doing Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing technical staff. Liaison with senior customers, staff, Aerospace management, Project West Wing, and Engineering Technology Group (ETG) to identify and fulfill customer needs, consistent with the Aerospace FFRDC role. Serve as the primary interface for the Aerospace ODNI/NIM-S/STAC support team with the customer and with Aerospace support to other parts of ODNI. You will build and maintain relationships with other intelligence community and national security space organizations, facilitate the exchange of information and analysis, and perform research tasks to address future space intelligence needs with effective assessments & recommendations. You will develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of current and developing threats to U.S. national security space architecture and commercial systems. Serve as the primary interface for the Aerospace ODNI NIM-Space and STAC team with the customer and with Aerospace support to other parts of ODNI. Identify and follow through on opportunities to inject Aerospace innovation and technology in support of customer needs. Manage organizational resources in a manner that meets customer needs, complies with customer and Aerospace polices and fulfills the requirements of the relevant Aerospace contracts. Collaborate across Aerospace to coordinate with related efforts at mission partner organizations. Conduct annual performance reviews. What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other relevant subject. 12 years of progressively more responsible experience in engineering or other technical roles. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, customers, and corporate staff. Demonstrated agility and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced customer environment with a high degree of uncertainty. Good oral and written communication skills, organization and planning skills along with strong interpersonal skills. Understanding of the Aerospace role and the guidelines for appropriate use of an FFRDC. Experience in multiple engineering and science disciplines, such as research and development, space and ground systems acquisition, systems engineering and systems integration. Demonstrated ability to build strong teams to meet customer needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of contractors, government customers, Aerospace program offices, and engineering staff Demonstrate a motivated, positive, and success-driven approach to tackle fast-pace and dynamic challenges This position requires a top secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, which is issued by the US 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: An advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics. Four or more years of direct experience within NRO, IC, SSC, or DoD especially in the area of space operations, space threats, and/or counterspace intelligence analysis and reporting. Experience with supporting a space-related program office and facilitating reach back to obtain and coordinate technical support from the Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group and other Aerospace Program Offices. At least 5 years management experience and/or team leadership experience. Experience with intelligence analysis including a demonstrated ability to analyze a wide variety of data and the skills to write clear and concise intelligence products. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate classified systems/data sources, and leveraging intelligence community capabilities in support of customers. Understanding of the national security space environment including people, organizations, infrastructure, and capabilities, especially IC organizations that produce space-related intelligence. 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. 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