Commercial Integration Center Director

The Aerospace Corporation
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Mar 07, 2025
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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Enterprise Integration Solutions Office guides the solution of cross-agency, multi-mission capability orchestration problems by building and leveraging integration expertise throughout the corporation. We build agile project teams who collaborate across disciplines, customers, international partners, and industry in support of national outcomes. The Director of the Commercial Integration Center will lead a lean organization chartered to orchestrate the analytic support needed to integrate commercial solutions into government missions. They will work closely in partnership with the Principal Director, Commercial Space Futures to integrate our corporate efforts in pursuit of commercial integration by serving as the primary integrator of multidisciplinary work spanning acquisition strategy, systems engineering, market analysis, and technical assessments across our government customer base. Work Model: This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in Chantilly, VA, El Segundo CA, or Colorado Springs, CO. What You'll Be Doing Driving the formation and execution of a center of excellence for the analytic support needed to integrate commercial solutions into government missions Partnering with the Principal Director, Commercial Space Futures, to lead our corporate efforts in pursuit of commercial integration Integrating multidisciplinary analytic efforts and teams to deliver the insights needed to accomplish commercial integration Cultivating close working relationships with corporate and government representatives for programs pursuing integration of commercial solutions into government missions Creating an organizational culture that promotes innovation and collaboration, developing and leveraging relationships with peer organizations, creating and leading teams of multi-discipline analysts formed from across peer organizations Coordinating complex technical tasks among customers, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects, and ensuring quality and accuracy of work products Recruiting, on-boarding, and developing a lean staff team through formal and informal performance management, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching across a national organization Monitoring, directing, and improving the organization's processes, functions, compliance, and safety awareness What You Need to be a Successful Director, Commercial Integration Center Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline 10 years demonstrated experience leading studies and analysis teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for analysts Demonstrated strength in the assessment of commercial space solutions and their dependencies Experience in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving technical and/or personnel issues. Experience with staff development and mentoring Ability to flex communication styles for productive interactions with staff, collaborators, and customers Willing to travel to meet the needs of the organization and customers, approximately 10-25% of the time This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance, 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: Leadership experience in a customer-facing organization Knowledge of government space mission architectures as well as relevant commercial market segments Demonstrated strength in driving integration of commercial solutions into government missions Experience collaborating in major MS&A and acquisition initiatives across other FFRDCs, government entities, UARCs, SETAs and/or industry Financial and business acumen through program / business unit leadership Master's or PhD degree in a related STEM discipline 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 - Max) $168,200 - $252,400 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership 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 Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results 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 various 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 equalopportunity employer. 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal,as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.