Senior Market & Business Analyst, Space Industry

The Aerospace Corporation

. Lead execution of market research and company viability assessments aligned with program office strategic direction .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $155,900 - $233,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market research, business viability assessments, and commercial solution integration within government space mission architectures. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior analysts, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

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Market Research ExecutionBusiness Viability AssessmentsGovernment Space Mission ArchitecturesCross-Functional Team LeadershipTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisCompetitive Landscape AnalysisPortfolio-Level RecommendationsAssessment MethodologyData EvaluationFinancial ConsiderationsAcquisition ConsiderationsEmerging Commercial Space TrendsTechnical Solution IntegrationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAdvising Senior LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Capability Building

Industry Keywords

Remote SensingCommunicationsGroundLaunchSpace Domain AwarenessPNTWeatherCommercial SolutionsMarket IntelligenceNational Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote SensingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of market research and company viability assessments aligned with program office strategic direction
Define and refine assessment approaches and evaluation criteria for commercial solution integration across diverse government mission architectures
Conduct competitive landscape analysis and develop market intelligence briefings and reports informing portfolio-level recommendations
Advise customers up to senior leadership on market and business risks associated with integrating commercial solutions into national capabilities
Lead industry studies identifying unique features, advantages, and challenges of service provider offerings
Own integrated portfolio decision-support products combining technical, business, financial, and acquisition considerations
Lead engagement with national space enterprise customers, commercial vendors, and industry partners
Track and analyze emerging commercial space trends, innovations, and market shifts
Mentor junior analysts and build organizational capability in commercial solution and market assessment methodology
Oversee multiple concurrent assessment efforts, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with customer objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Sciences, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in business viability assessments, market analyses, or related studies, including experience leading assessment efforts or mentoring junior staff
Proven experience supporting a broad variety of government space mission architectures and relevant space market industry segments (remote sensing, communications, ground, launch, space domain awareness, PNT, weather, etc.)
Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate offerings across the space industry in context of government mission objectives
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external partners, including experience briefing or advising senior leadership
Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% of the time
Current and active TS/SCI 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