Sr. Project Leader - Systems Engineering and Integration

Company: CLEARED CONNECTIONS
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Security Clearance Jobs for Defense and Intelligence Careers Sr. Project Leader - Systems Engineering and Integration In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally. Summary: The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Leader with mission experience to work within and across the Ground Enterprise Subdivision. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical advisor to the Ground Enterprise customers formulating, evaluating and overseeing acquisition strategies to achieve architectural vision and technical objectives in alignment with capabilities-driven timelines. The Senior Project Leader will apply systems engineering expertise to ensure needed capabilities are translated and applied to development efforts, promoting integration of leading-edge technology, shared services and platform efficiencies. The Senior Project Leader will possess expertise in acquisition of complex software systems and frameworks, from pre-acquisition planning through source selection, award, and change management activities. Key Functions Apply systems engineering, software development best practices, and data-centric principles to assist the customer in acquiring, and deploying software applications and services Serve as the integration leader for a team of technical contributors which may include senior subject matter experts Perform and lead technical assessments as directed by senior customer leadership and conduct gap analysis to ensure robust expedited technical solutions. Participate in acquisition and development lifecycle activities, milestones and associated agile ceremonies to help prioritize need and achieve best-value solutions from industry. Provide acquisition recommendations, and evaluate proposals/basis of estimates to ensure government priorities/objectives are achieved Participate in solution, capability and program management activities, including budget planning and programming Assess software development practices and pipeline outcomes to identify opportunities, gaps and mitigation strategies, and guide software design / architecture recommendations Required Bachelor s degree in Computer or Information Science, Software or Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field or equivalent relevant experience Twelve or more years of relevant technical experience Experience in the development of complex, software systems across the acquisition lifecycle Experience in systems engineering, including requirements flow-down, CONOPs and architecture development and software design analysis Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government customers and their development and support contractors Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to travel occasionally for work assignments This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Preferred Advanced degree in a relevant field Expertise in government acquisition processes and acquisition of software systems, including development of acquisition strategies and plans Experience with agile software development and management methodologies Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable) 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 The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement . How to apply Employer provided a link where your application will be accepted. Click on the link below and follow instructions.

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