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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 day ago

Principal Director - GEOINT Innovations

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise across all aspects of space. As the Principal Director of the GEOINT Innovations sub-division, you will lead a diverse organization in providing technical expertise and critical recommendations for GEOINT architecture and technology developments.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Managing the selloff and integration of an innovative experimental system critical to national mission priorities

Providing modeling and simulation analysis, in conjunction with community partners, to set performance objectives for the next generation of GEOINT systems

Directing research and development activities to advance the state of the art in GEOINT related technologies

Implementing Aerospace laboratory activities in support of emerging GEOINT missions

Leading Aerospace’s fast-paced efforts to identify hard problems, develop strategic solutions and directing teams to respond effectively to those needs

Setting strategic direction for your team consistent with corporate goals, customer needs and assigned functions

Informing customer and corporate decision-making through analyses and recommendations

Leveraging your people skills to attract, develop and retain top talent

Establishing budgets and priorities, allocating resources

Qualification

GEOINT programsTechnical developmentSpace systems acquisitionModelingSimulationLeadership experienceStrategic planningBudget managementOutstanding communicationTeam managementProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or other discipline relevant to the customer missions

Fifteen or more years demonstrating progressively more responsible experience in technical developments and acquisition of space systems

Five or more years of experience with GEOINT programs

Proven experience as a people leader

Proven capability of creating and executing plans with long-term impact

Outstanding communication skills both with executives and subject matter experts

Willing to travel domestically on the order of 10 trips a year

Candidates must have a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and a current polygraph, issued by the U.S. Government

U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Extensive leadership experience

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Experience with major system acquisitions

Experience managing matrixed engineering resources

Benefits

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect