Assistant Principal Director - Market and Supply Chain Analysis

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.

The Market and Supply Chain Analysis Directorate provides technical intelligence on worldwide space and missile system threats related to technology development and industrial base capability, and conducts business, market, and supply chain intelligence analysis to support a broad range of US Government customers.

As the Assistant Principal Director for Market and Supply Chain Analysis, you will lead a diverse organization providing economic, market, and supply chain analyses. Key responsibilities include developing a strategic plan that builds and maintains capability for current customers while positioning and anticipating their future needs; engaging with and succinctly communicating results to USG customers and business leaders; and providing detailed and informed technical oversight to ensure high-caliber research products, outcomes, and intelligence insights. You will also be expected to cooperatively work with and lead teams utilizing PWW technical intelligence assets, as well as subject matter experts across the entire Aerospace Corporation.

Work Location: This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, or Crystal City, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overall leadership and management of Aerospace's economic, market, and supply chain analyses which supports multiple DoD, IC, and civilian customers. Develop subdivision objectives and strategy consistent with corporate goals and initiatives and customer expectations. Provide direction and planning for achieving both strategic and tactical goals.
• Establish trusted relationships with key senior space leaders and peers across Aerospace. Establish and maintain Aerospace's positive reputation with new and existing customers as a problem solver and thought leader. Anticipate future customer needs and evolve an agile, high-quality technical and enterprise support work force to respond at speed.
• Deliver advanced decision support capabilities and products to our government customers. Lead and support cross-corporation and cross-organizational teams to execute studies and analysis activities of national significance. Foster appropriate cooperation and coordination across the space enterprise to help assure enterprise mission success.
• Provide technical leadership to develop, scope, and ensure successful execution of economic, market, and supply chain analyses.
• Provide strategic leadership and support for planning and implementation of policy, acquisition, and requirements initiatives, developing architectural alternatives, assessing system budgets and schedules, and rationalizing investment portfolios, as needed.
• Exemplify Aerospace's cultural attributes by operating strategically, fostering innovation, leading change, engaging with impact, and delivering results at a level consistent with an enterprise leader role.
• Drive and facilitate cross-customer coordination via proactive engagement with other teams within Aerospace.
• Demonstrate leadership for team members, set organization strategy and goals, provide clear expectations and direction, and provide critical feedback and mentoring. Responsible for day-to-day management of organization including recruiting, development, performance management, compensation, and resource allocation and management.

What You Need to Be Successful - Assistant Principal Director - Economic & Market Analysis

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or closely related field
• 12 or more years of progressively demonstrated expertise in economic or financial analysis
• Demonstrated leadership skills including team building/leadership, conflict resolution, staffing and customer relationship building
• Experience leading or supporting study teams examining topics of national significance
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior government customers from diverse organizations
• Proven ability to network to address issues and provide the customer with the best available technical and programmatic analyses
• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
• Possess, previously possessed, or be eligible for a Top Secret clearance and SCI access
• Ability to travel as required (on average quarterly for approximately a week)

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Graduate degree in economics, finance or closely related field
• Prior experience leading teams in a matrixed organization supporting customers
• Technical or engineering background
• Experience in space system acquisition and familiarity with national security system procurement processes
• Experience in the operational use of space systems for DoD missions
• Experience supporting development or implementation of national space policy
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial success cultivating and establishing new customer relationships and meaningful associated work
• Experience with classified data handling
• Existing TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, issued by the U.S. Government

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)

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 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 equalopportunity 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,geneticinformation, 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 emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.