associate director systems manager Center, TX
The Aerospace Corporation
Full Time
Center, TX
135176 - 92284 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
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.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values and behaviors.
The Associate Systems Director for the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Programs – Engineering (Houston) organization leads the Aerospace team primarily supporting the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) Division at JSC. The JSC ECLSS team performs technical services providing expertise to include subsystem managers and project managers. The Associate Systems Director would lead a team whose responsibilities also include technical support to the ECLSS community looking to partner with NASA.
This position is located onsite at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist in positioning Aerospace as the FFRDC of choice for the NASA by providing the highest value in our program contributions
- Integration of Aerospace knowledge and analysis to provide responsive recommendations to the customer leadership for multiple, diverse on-going programs and new programs added to the portfolio
- Actively communicate and coordinate with counterpart organizations, management, and customers to ensure timely, high-quality development and delivery of strategies, analyses, risk assessments and recommendations
- Integrate and leverage all aspects/functions/capability of the Aerospace Corporation in executing the mission portfolio through virtual teaming, backplane engagement, ETG matrix, etc.
- Work closely with members of a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs and National Laboratories. Work closely with Aerospace Labs, communities, and internal development projects to generate collaboration with NASA projects
- Manage a team of 7 or more high-performing employees and assist with the management of the technical operating plans, budget control, staffing, workforce needs, personnel development, technical positions, performance evaluations, and customer interactions
- Actively participate in customer senior decision forums. Elevate Aerospace’s strategic value to NASA through the objective evaluation of alternative ECLSS designs, technical advice on Space Vehicle acquisitions, and optimized support to integration.
- Assist with anticipating the customer needs and create an agile work force that can respond efficiently to growth.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or STEM field is required
- 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
- Broad familiarity with human spaceflight such as ground systems, launch, or on-orbit systems with a focus on ECLSS systems such as atmospheric management, waste management, emergency response, water management, and environmental monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
- Occasional travel required
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science, or math)
- Experience with human spaceflight program execution from initiation of acquisition strategy and proposal development through source selection support; to program design, development, integration, and test; to launch and early orbit; continuing through operations.
- Knowledge of NASA systems
- Experience performing in or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA
- An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement
- Program office and management experience
- Demonstrated ability to form and lead small, high-performance teams
- Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs
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 . You can also review
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.About The Aerospace Corporation
CEO: Steve Isakowitz
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.aerospace.org
Year Founded: 1960
The Aerospace Corporation
www.aerospace.org
El Segundo, CA
Steve Isakowitz
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Aerospace & Defense
1960
