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The Aerospace Corporation Commercial Space Futures Office, Senior Project Leader in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 Corporation is committed to advancing and accelerating the application of U.S. commercial space capabilities for the benefit of government customers through its Commercial Space Futures Office (CSFO). CSFO is an organization within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) which supports the U.S. space enterprise to maximize U.S. government access to and incorporation of commercial space capabilities and technologies.
The Commercial Space Futures Office (CSFO) faces three directions at once: internally, as a change agent influencing the Aerospace Corporation's enterprise; externally, as direct and supplementary decision support to our National Security and Civil space agencies; and externally, as key influencers to the Space Innovation Base (SIB) driving innovation in the space economy. CSFO actively engages in each direction simultaneously to help shape the future of our National space enterprise. As part of the CSFO team, the Senior Project Leader, Strategies & Analysis willplan and actively lead projects to bridge the gap between commercial industry and government customers, bringing cutting-edge technologies and services to the forefront of National Security and Civil space agencies. With opportunities to work on high-level national security missions and engage with innovative companies, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the direction of US and International Allied space
Work Model This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA; the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area; or Colorado Springs, CO; offering a hybrid work model that combines a minimum of 3 regular onsite workdays with remote flexibility as the business needs allow. Domestic and International travel will be required up to 30% of the time
What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the System Director for Strategies & Analysis within CSFO, You will be responsible for scoping, leading, and executing campaigns focused on executing data-driven analyses to guide US Government efforts to identify, mature, and integrate technologies, products, and services from across commercial and the broader SIB with clear utility against government use cases. You'll develop executable plans to close technical gaps to integrate commercial space capabilities and accelerate delivery of useful technology to meet near-term agency needs. You'll also resource and lead multiple, multi-disciplinary teams producing data-driven analyses of SIB technologies and business approaches for compatibility with government technology roadmaps and needs. You'll identify immediate opportunities in order to vector them across the US Government space ecosystem as appropriate to their level of maturity and value to the enterprise. You will:
Execute and mature relevant commercial space capability/services screening and due diligence campaigns to support DoD, IC and Civil US Government customers and clients and the broader Space Innovation Base.
Lead and mentor teams executing analysis of government capability gaps and SIB products, services, approaches, and technologies for utility and readiness for integration into the space enterprise to outpace hreats and meet ever changing customer needs
Identify/harmonize SIB solutions with government investment and technology development plans to assure mature, game-changing commercial / innovation base capabilities are ready for integration into near-future government space architectures to meet critical customer needs
Establish partner teams across supporting functions within Aerospace to leverage our market analysis, deep technical expertise, policy insight, and foresighting tools and processes, and curate the independent, objective analysis process to produce timely, relevant, and actionable insights and recommendations
Build and sustain value-additive and mission enabling strategic relationships with commercial space providers, venture and equity investors, space and non-space technology experts and companies; to include, but not limited to, other FFRDCs and UARCs, government and other representatives from multiple agencies and activities representing or supporting current and potential future commercial space acquisition and/or integration efforts.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed particularly as Space Systems Command is changing to embrace commercial innovation and capabilities.
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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