Earth-Orbit Flight Dynamics Section Manager

The Aerospace Corporation

. Lead a group of analysts across contested missions/resiliency tactics development and assessment, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations maneuver analysis, and Dynamic Space Operations .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeColorado Springs • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,600 - $221,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams in Aerospace analytical frameworks and operational prototype deployment, while effectively managing projects and fostering relationships with government and aerospace stakeholders. Proven ability to enhance training and develop strategic capabilities through collaboration and resource integration.

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Aerospace Analytical FrameworksOperational Prototypes DeploymentTeam LeadershipProject ManagementTS/SCI Access

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Hard Skills

STEM DegreeWorkload ManagementPerformance AssessmentMentoringStaff DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentModeling and SimulationResource IntegrationTactical Solutions DeliveryCustomer Engagement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

Industry Keywords

USSFSpOCSTARCOMOTTISPACECOMNROSSCSpRCOAFRLNOAA

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a group of analysts across contested missions/resiliency tactics development and assessment, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations maneuver analysis, and Dynamic Space Operations
Provide customer interfaces to the operational community, including USSF/SpOC, STARCOM, OTTI, SPACECOM, and NRO components
Fuse customer needs with equities across SSC, SpRCO, AFRL, NASA, FAA, and NOAA
Lead geographically distributed teams of analysts and direct reports through workload management, performance assessment, mentoring, and staff development
Develop relationships with Aerospace Program Offices and US Government customers
Identify opportunities, deliver tactical solutions, and prioritize business development and long-term customer engagement
Partner with department management to execute organizational strategy across multiple sections
Coordinate cross-functional teams and subdivision partnerships
Enhance warfighter training and develop modeling and simulation capabilities through strategic road mapping and resource integration
Drive staff retention, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, classified IT resources, and clearance portfolios

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in applicable STEM areas
8 years of applicable professional or educational experience required
Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead team efforts, manage projects, and develop staff for new collaborations with internal and external organizations
Experience taking Aerospace analytical frameworks and deploying operational prototypes to the user community
Willingness to travel domestically as necessary
Current TS/SCI Access

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