General Manager, Imagery (Geospatial) Programs Division

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 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, geospatial programs, and systems engineering and launch.

The General Manger of the Imagery (Geospatial) Programs Division leads an organization of engineers providing systems engineering and technical expertise and critical recommendations to the GEOINT customer to achieve mission success across its mission areas. This includes major system acquisitions for multiple space segments, future architecture definition, and research and technology for the next generation of cutting edge GEOINT systems. The role will draw substantially from Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group to accomplish Aerospace's strategic Imperatives.

Work Model

100% Onsite: This is a full-time position based in Chantilly VA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Role modeling Aerospace core values and leadership attributes with our workforce, customers, and mission partners.

• Developing and implementing an IPD strategy consistent with corporate goals, customer expectations, and future needs.

• Leading the IPD team as you meet mission demand, deepening the expertise and collaboration skills of your workforce, and developing future leaders for the corporation.

• Creating and maintaining a trusted partnership with your customers, mission partners, contractors, and Aerospace colleagues.

• Collaborating with your customers, mission partners, contractors, and Aerospace (both inside of NSG and with the rest of the company).

• Prioritizing and managing resources to have the greatest impact across your customer base and for the corporation.

• Building and retaining high performing teams with a solution-oriented mindset to solve the hardest problems in customer high value impact areas across the portfolio.

What You Need to be Successful

• General Manager, Imagery (Geospatial) Program Division

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related discipline

• 12 or more years of technical experience assuring space mission success and space segment acquisition support.

• Track record of demonstrating Aerospace's core values and leadership competency model or similar experience with corporate values and attributes.

• Technical and acquisition competence in the space domain.

• Strong executive presence with effective communication skills with diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to build trust; and bring in other perspectives to make the best decisions possible.

• Demonstrated ability to build high performing teams and lead integrated multidisciplinary teams in the face of ambiguity to bring a solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to prioritize resources to have the greatest impact.

• Willing to participate in moderate travel approx. 10-20%

• This position requires a current Top-secret w/SCI security clearance and polygraph, 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:

• Advanced degree in engineering or other technical discipline.

• Demonstrated management skills across budget, staff development, planning, and customer accounts.

• Geospatial development experience in overhead geospatial system development and/or mission operations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated understanding of the NRO architecture and mission objectives

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels.

• Strong customer communication skills required to effectively engage customers and build a beneficial relationship.

• Ability to influence senior level customer decisions.

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 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 ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.