Associate Director – Portfolio Analysis

The Aerospace Corporation

. Support the director in developing the vision and direction for the department .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $168,200 - $252,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams in complex technical environments, with a strong focus on systems engineering, project management, and personnel development. Proven ability to enhance corporate capabilities and foster innovation while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across various stakeholders.

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Leadership of Multidisciplinary TeamsProject ManagementSystems EngineeringPerformance ManagementTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

EngineeringSystems DesignTechnical Task ManagementProject PlanningData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdaptabilityInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI ClearanceCI Polygraph

Industry Keywords

AerospaceEnterprise Systems EngineeringSpace SystemsGround SystemsLaunch Systems

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the director in developing the vision and direction for the department
Enhance corporate capabilities that inform customers’ architecture, systems-of-systems, and enterprise decisions
Ensure the department and related corporate activities leverage expertise across Aerospace and best practices in enterprise systems engineering
Assist in department management, including staff performance reviews, resource allocation, personnel management, performance improvements, career development, personnel actions, and awards
Serve as a contact for program office inquiries, frame problems, develop implementation plans, and identify personnel based on expertise
Foster innovation and collaboration, maintain relationships with peer organizations, and lead multidisciplinary analyst teams
Identify new partnerships for future portfolio analysis growth and customer impact
Coordinate and manage complex technical tasks among customers, ensuring quality and accuracy of work products
Recruit, onboard, and develop staff through performance management, mentoring, and coaching
Collaborate with subdivision leadership to cultivate an effective national organization
Lead technical activities, organize project teams, and execute architecture conceptualization, assessment, analysis, and portfolio analysis activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and equivalent technical experience
Typically 10 or more years demonstrated experience leading engineering studies and analysis teams, managing/coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into actionable tasks for analysts
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams involving system design, acquisition and/or operations in space systems, ground systems, launch systems, or operations
Experience in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and inspiring staff
Proven ability to initiate and lead project teams, develop project plans, identify high-impact deliverables, and manage schedule commitments
Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead cross-functional teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present methods and results effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, manage ambiguity, and demonstrate initiative under pressure
Ability to travel approximately 15–25% of the time
Current and active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to pass a CI Polygraph
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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