Job Title: General Manager - Communication Technologies and Engineering Division
Posted by: Aerospace Corporation on Mar 19, 2018
Location:
El Segundo , CAJob Description:
Requisition ID: 39487
All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
The General Manager of the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division in the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) leads a bi-costal organization of engineers and scientists providing technical expertise as the corporate focal point for communications. The organization addresses communications broadly covering architectures, policies, system design, performance, and implementation, and development of supporting technologies. It interacts with virtually all customer organizations within Aerospace addressing their needs from terrestrial networks, ground stations and wireless systems to spacecraft, main missions through ubiquitous telemetry and command. The responsibilities extend beyond the application of division expertise to communication systems encompassing additional efforts that routinely employ these communication disciplines such GPS and signals intelligence.
Responsibilities include working directly with senior Aerospace and customer leadership, advising and supporting in the areas of acquisition analysis and planning, architecture and design, and mission assurance. The General Manager is responsible for establishing strategic direction, Division technical operating plans, managing workforce staffing levels, talent development, overseeing the quality of technical products, strategic planning, goals and objective setting, and tracking external developments that impact the mission area. The General Manager has overall responsibility for the division as it works with its customers to insure mission success through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
Key Functions
Aerospace lead for the division technical operating plans, budget control, staffing, talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, customer interaction, and establishing technical positions. Maintain division focus on assuring mission success, from architecture development through operations. Develop division strategy and objectives consistent with the corporate and ETG goals, program office and customer expectations, and provide direction and planning for achieving strategic goals. With corporate management, participate in developing the corporation's unbiased, objective position on new and ongoing programs, new technologies and broad space systems. Work with customers to translate customer technical operating plans into technical priorities, manage funding constraints, plan and execute staffing as required. Provide leadership as the division explores, develops, and facilitates the implementation of emerging communication technologies, e.g., laser-based communications. Provide leadership in coordinating efforts across Aerospace to develop capabilities in the modeling and simulation of communication systems, influencing corporate strategy in this area. Actively participate in the presentation of results of studies and evaluations to customers in briefings and reports. Recommend advisability of pending launch or space test activities, active deployment, and research or study. Anticipate customers' future needs and create an agile, responsive work force. Grow the organization structure, guide staffing, develop and grow an outstanding management team. Collaborate with People Operations to optimize outreach to colleges, universities, and other opportunities to provide a pipeline of qualified and diverse technical talent. Provide leadership for setting goals and direction, mentoring, providing critical feedback, and coaching aimed at developing an agile, top-notch team. Work with the Civil Systems Group to insure application of communication expertise to the broadest range of corporate customers.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with systems engineering processes and assuring space mission success. Demonstrated management skills across budget, planning, and recruiting and developing top technical talent. Demonstrated ability to lead integrated multidisciplinary teams. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively work with all levels of management, including customers and contractors. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups across multiple levels. Executive leadership and strategic planning skills. Moderate travel. Current TS/SCI.
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering or Science Management experience in customer-facing organizations. Experience in the communication field through program leadership or technical training. Knowledge of mission assurance processes.
Transcript Requirement
None
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title : GENERAL MANAGER
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret
Access: SCI
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: Yes
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Full Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
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, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
The General Manager of the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division in the Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) leads a bi-costal organization of engineers and scientists providing technical expertise as the corporate focal point for communications. The organization addresses communications broadly covering architectures, policies, system design, performance, and implementation, and development of supporting technologies. It interacts with virtually all customer organizations within Aerospace addressing their needs from terrestrial networks, ground stations and wireless systems to spacecraft, main missions through ubiquitous telemetry and command. The responsibilities extend beyond the application of division expertise to communication systems encompassing additional efforts that routinely employ these communication disciplines such GPS and signals intelligence.
Responsibilities include working directly with senior Aerospace and customer leadership, advising and supporting in the areas of acquisition analysis and planning, architecture and design, and mission assurance. The General Manager is responsible for establishing strategic direction, Division technical operating plans, managing workforce staffing levels, talent development, overseeing the quality of technical products, strategic planning, goals and objective setting, and tracking external developments that impact the mission area. The General Manager has overall responsibility for the division as it works with its customers to insure mission success through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
Key Functions
Aerospace lead for the division technical operating plans, budget control, staffing, talent development, succession planning, workforce planning, customer interaction, and establishing technical positions. Maintain division focus on assuring mission success, from architecture development through operations. Develop division strategy and objectives consistent with the corporate and ETG goals, program office and customer expectations, and provide direction and planning for achieving strategic goals. With corporate management, participate in developing the corporation's unbiased, objective position on new and ongoing programs, new technologies and broad space systems. Work with customers to translate customer technical operating plans into technical priorities, manage funding constraints, plan and execute staffing as required. Provide leadership as the division explores, develops, and facilitates the implementation of emerging communication technologies, e.g., laser-based communications. Provide leadership in coordinating efforts across Aerospace to develop capabilities in the modeling and simulation of communication systems, influencing corporate strategy in this area. Actively participate in the presentation of results of studies and evaluations to customers in briefings and reports. Recommend advisability of pending launch or space test activities, active deployment, and research or study. Anticipate customers' future needs and create an agile, responsive work force. Grow the organization structure, guide staffing, develop and grow an outstanding management team. Collaborate with People Operations to optimize outreach to colleges, universities, and other opportunities to provide a pipeline of qualified and diverse technical talent. Provide leadership for setting goals and direction, mentoring, providing critical feedback, and coaching aimed at developing an agile, top-notch team. Work with the Civil Systems Group to insure application of communication expertise to the broadest range of corporate customers.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with systems engineering processes and assuring space mission success. Demonstrated management skills across budget, planning, and recruiting and developing top technical talent. Demonstrated ability to lead integrated multidisciplinary teams. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively work with all levels of management, including customers and contractors. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholder individuals and groups across multiple levels. Executive leadership and strategic planning skills. Moderate travel. Current TS/SCI.
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering or Science Management experience in customer-facing organizations. Experience in the communication field through program leadership or technical training. Knowledge of mission assurance processes.
Transcript Requirement
None
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title : GENERAL MANAGER
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret
Access: SCI
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: Yes
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Full Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
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, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
Pay Rate:
Unspecified
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About The Aerospace Corporation
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career? 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, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website to review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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