Technical Program Manager at The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies such as elastic compute clouds containerization microservices real-time operating systems and visualization frameworks with expertise in cyber security software architecture software engineering data science Artificial Intelligence process improvement and software development to deliver responsive resilient high-performance software intensive systems to our IC DoD and civilian customers. The Data Platforms and Architectures Department (DPAD) seeks a dynamic creative and enthusiastic lead to interact directly with our government stakeholders and mission sponsors translating their needs and requirements into the delivery of software and data products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the overall vision strategy and integration and for promoting trust with stakeholders to ensure we deliver a resilient mission-ready product aligned with government expectations.This position is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary technical leader to drive the evolution of mission-critical systems. If you are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to create transformative solutions we encourage you to apply.This is a full-timeposition basedin Chantilly VA.What Youll Be Doing Technical Program ManagerStrategic Technical Leadership:Collaborate with mission and program leads to identify operational needs and translate them into clear technical requirements architectural patterns and integrated system components.Lead cross-functional teams spanning data AI cybersecurity and cloud domains to create a cohesive interoperable technology ecosystem.Develop shared architectures reusable components and common services that accelerate multi-program integration and reduce time-to-field.Serve as the primary technical interface for senior leadership mission executives and program sponsors.Communicate complex technical concepts in simple business-impact language to diverse audiences.Ensure that software solutions are modular secure scalable and positioned for future capabilities.Oversee the development lifecycle with an eye for security scalability and adaptability to emerging technologies.What You Need to be SuccessfulBachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Data/Analytics or related field.10 years of experience in leadership roles within data architecture and software engineering.Demonstrated experience in the following:Modern software engineering practices (APIs microservices cloud-native systems)Modern data architecture (data lakes/warehouses data mesh/fabric data products streaming)Federated governance models that let multiple organizations co-own a shared platform setting com mon rules for data security and change.Proven ability to translate complex mission objectives into effective technical architectures.Exemplary ability to influence stakeholders and guide programs without direct authority working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs).This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.How You Can Stand OutDemonstrated experience with U.S. DoD space and intelligence programs.Experience in designing cyber-secure data architectures and implementing Zero Trust frameworks.Familiarity with OPIR SDA tracking missions missile defense and kill-chain acceleration is highly desirable.Knowledge of agentic AI autonomous systems and large-scale simulation (ModSim).Leadership CompetenciesOur 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 StrategicallyLead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver 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 plansPaid holidays sick time and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules including telework options401(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 hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsA work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respectWe are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.Equal Opportunity CommitmentThe Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1