Industry Partnership Specialist

About this role

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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division   leverages   a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space-enabled mission effects.  

The Enterprise Integration Solutions Office guides the solution of cross-agency, multi-mission capability orchestration problems by building and   leveraging   integration   expertise   throughout the corporation. We build agile project teams who collaborate across disciplines, customers, international partners, and industry in support of national outcomes .       

Aerospace will need to build coalitions across the combined customer/industry/FFRDC enterprise to fulfill its nationally chartered mission of solving the hardest problems for the nation’s space enterprise. We are seeking an Industry Partnership   Specialist   (Project Leader –   Enterprise Systems Engineering ) to lead our efforts to foster the growth of successful strategic partnerships across industry. The Industry Partnerships Liaison will  be responsible for  developing and  maintaining  the partnerships between Aerospace and others that will underpin those coalitions to drive successful outcomes in the national interest.   This position also affords opportunities for technical integration across the enterprise for a candidate with a more technical background.  

Work Model        

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work at one of the following locations: Chantilly, VA; Crystal City, VA; El Segundo, CA; or Colorado Springs, CO.  

What   You’ll   Be Doing  

• Develop leads for potential industry partners and stakeholders and   initiate   contact  

• Work with leadership and general counsel to define and negotiate formal partnership terms with prospective partners   

• Represent Aerospace core competencies and foster tight connections and trust across internal and external technical teams   

• Manage and coordinate our communications with partners to ensure consistent and   equitable   messaging to all parties    

• Maintain a directory of external connections for projects and contact with counterparts to support their future use , in collaboration with   business development and corporate communications organizations  

• Mentor and coach team members in how to successfully engage in productive partnerships with external organizations  

• Navigate cross-organizational boundaries to   identify   shared cross- organizational   goals and   steer teams towards their collective achievement  

• Occasional travel to support project efforts   (  

What You Need to be Successful     

Minimum   Requirements for the   Engineering Specialist :  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and 6 or more years of relevant professional experience  

• Ability to obtain and   maintain   a   Top Secret   security clearance. U.S. citizenship is   required .  

• Demonstrated ability to engage across disciplines and at multiple leadership levels  

• Experience navigating complex multi-organizational landscapes   and boundaries  

• Experience   establishing  and coordinating high-impact teams across multiple organizations  

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change,  triage  and prioritize competing priorities, and  demonstrate  initiative under pressure  

How You Can Stand Out  

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

• Active Top Secret, SCI,   or   recent   SSBI  

• Master’s degree and 9 or more years of relevant professional experience, including experience in developing productive strategic partnerships across industry and government   

• A strong professional network that extends across a wide  portion  of the public and private sectors  

• Technical background & experience across DoD, IC, and/or civil space systems  

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) $120,800.00 - $181,100.00

Pay 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 a

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