General Manager – NASA Programs Division

The Aerospace Corporation

. Lead and integrate the NASA Programs Division .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $268,000 - $402,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in program management of complex multi-disciplinary systems, strategic planning, and building trusted relationships with government customers. Proven ability to lead teams, manage substantial budgets, and navigate federal acquisition processes while maintaining a mission-success focus.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementStrategic LeadershipFederal Acquisition ProcessesBudget ManagementRelationship Building

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringTechnical AssessmentsRequirements DevelopmentRisk ManagementResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConsensus BuildingMentoringCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

NASA ProgramsAerospaceHuman SpaceflightExplorationMission Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and integrate the NASA Programs Division
Develop division vision, strategy, and objectives consistent with corporate goals, the CSG strategic plan, and NASA customer expectations
Provide direction and planning for strategic and tactical goals
Establish trusted relationships with NASA leaders across human spaceflight, exploration, science, and mission operations
Maintain Aerospace’s positive reputation with new and existing customers as an enterprise-level problem solver and thought leader
Develop an agile, high-quality technical workforce
Lead cross-corporation and cross-organizational teams delivering systems engineering and integration, technical assessments, and analyses across NASA programs
Partner with Aerospace technical organizations to apply enterprise capabilities to challenging customer problems
Maintain mission-success focus across the portfolio, track and communicate risk posture, and facilitate solutions to mitigate mission risk
Provide strategic leadership and support in program planning, acquisition strategies, requirements development, architecture alternatives, technical and programmatic assessments, and investment portfolio decisions
Translate customer technical operating plans into technical priorities, manage budget constraints, and execute staffing and resource allocation
Set expectations and direction for team members; mentor, provide feedback, plan succession, and coach management and technical staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business or other relevant degree
Substantial relevant experience, typically 15+ years, with program management of highly complex and technical multi-disciplinary systems and teams
Proven financial, business and technical leadership and management experience with multi-million-dollar budgets
Strong understanding of federal and commercial acquisition processes, especially federal procurement cycles and contracting mechanisms
Ability to deliver strategic plans aligned with corporate and customer priorities and positioning for sustainable performance and growth
History of establishing and sustaining trusted relationships with government customers
Excellent communication skills; ability to build consensus and organize complex materials and concepts clearly and logically
Ability to travel up to 30% to other customer and Aerospace locations
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
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