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## Sr. Mission Management Project LeaderApplylocations: Westfield, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R015898The 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 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, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.We are seeking a **Sr.** **Mission Management** **Project Leader (Senior Project Leader – Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning)** to be part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s SIGINT Ground Systems Program Office (SGSPO) within the Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). This customer is responsible for the development and delivery of a SIGINT baseline ground portfolio and guiding the evolution of those systems to a fully integrated and resilient enterprise. In this position, you will be guiding the development of the US Government’s next-generation SIGINT Ground Mission Management systems architecture. You will lead an Aerospace team to assess current and potential future SIGINT ground architectures and facilitate the evolution of SIGINT ground capabilities to meet the needs of the evolving mission enterprise. These efforts will include migration of the evolving systems and transitioning mission management to cloud-based solutions.This is a full-time position based at Westfields in Chantilly, Virginia, which requires 100% onsite work.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Integrating and representing Aerospace contributions to US Government leadership to build acquisition strategies that realize best-value solutions from industry* Coordinating across ground and mission enterprise segments to ensure user needs are understood and satisfied for multi-phase acquisition efforts* Building and leading Aerospace subject matter expert teams to develop enhanced mission management technologies and concepts* Integrating new mission systems and sensors into a flexible and resilient mission management architecture* Proactively identifying opportunities to leverage AI/ML, augmentation, and automation for improved mission management and orchestration capabilities* Budgeting and prioritizing Aerospace activities to maximize impact aligned with strategic customer efforts**What You Need to be Successful***Minimum Requirements for* **Senior Project Leader – Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning***:** Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or a related technical field* 10 or more years of ground or space systems acquisition engineering experience* Experience building and leading high-performing teams of engineering professionals* Experience in one or more of the following domains: + AI/ML, + space mission management systems, + constellation tasking and optimization, + geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), + signals intelligence (SIGINT), + US Government acquisitions and/or systems engineering, + agile software development* Willing to travel domestically approx. 30 % to support customer activities and foster collaboration.* This position requires a current and active TS/SBI/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 computer science/engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering or scientific field* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills* Expertise in the application of AI/ML automation or augmentation to task remote sensing payloads or SIGINT mission management architectures* Knowledge or experience with the management of proliferated or hybrid satellite architectures* Certification in Kubernetes administration or application development, OpenJS/Node.js services development, Cloud Native or Cloud Foundry development* Experience in agile software development at scale, agile IV&V testing for federal contracts, commercial cloud environments, and DevOps pipeline implementation with frequent operational deployments* Experience with Enterprise level testing and integration of complex systems using Hardware-In-the-Development-Loop (HIDL) and Hardware-Out-of-the-Development-Loop (HODL)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)$171,400.00 - $257,100.00Pay 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 respectWe 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 equal opportunity 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, 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . 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