Digital Transformation Architect

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. Aerospace is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to support digital transformation activities for Aerospace and its customers. This role will provide leadership and advice to a range of government customers seeking assistance with digital transformation efforts, especially technically demanding activities related to the architecting digital engineering (DE) ecosystems across diverse enterprises. Inherent to this job will be opportunities to significantly influence the future of digital capabilities for both the government and the Aerospace Corporation. Work Model: 100% onsite or hybrid: Chantilly, VA; Crystal City, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Huntsville, AL; Albuquerque, NM What You’ll Be Doing Develop and execute digital transformation strategy(-ies). Work with stakeholders to create digital transformation strategies and generate plans/roadmaps to realize those strategies. Architect solutions. Consistent with the strategies and roadmaps, produce various levels (e.g., functional, logical, solution) and types (e.g., operational, enterprise, ecosystem/environment, application) of architecture to inform implementation. Implementation approaches will need to account for user needs (e.g., requirements, use cases) and tradespace constraints such as applicable policies, regulations, and available resources. Support the Transition. Monitor, assess, and guide the transition from legacy capabilities to desired DE solutions, to include supporting relevant aspects of the acquisition process. Routinely engage with customer stakeholders to communicate the objectives, the status, and needs. Establish governance. Coordinate with stakeholders to implement executable processes and clear lines of authority/responsibility to continually manage the deployment and sustainment of digital capabilities. Provide integrated perspective. Provide expertise that incorporates the needs of Aerospace and the range of government stakeholders to ensure that advice and solutions reflect consistent, balanced, and integrated strategies based on what is best for the entire space enterprise. What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or other technical discipline 10 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE. Familiarity with digital engineering concepts and technologies, especially as practiced and deployed in the DoD Knowledge of—and experience with—DE ecosystems as well as cloud technologies and services Experience leading the design, development, representation, and/or implementation of large-scale digital architectures Position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree in STEM or other technical discipline 12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering roles, especially related to DE. Experience creating a government reference architecture Demonstrated success leading large-scale digital transformation projects Experience with various DoD acquisition processes, such as acquisition strategies, contracting strategies, requests for proposal, work breakdown structures, cost estimating, and requirements management Direct experience with cloud service providers and/or platforms Direct experience with DoD, NNSA, or civil space missions and capabilities Effective communication skills, to include the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely to various types of stakeholders Knowledge / experience with specific DOD, NNSA, or civil space digital environments Knowledge / experience of systems-of-systems (SoS) engineering and architecting and model-based system engineering (MBSE) Hands-on experience with developing or implementing digital twins Proficiency with descriptive modeling tools and techniques, especially those related to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., UAF, TOGAF, Zachman) Familiarity with AI technologies and practices Demonstrated problem-solving ability Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multi-organizational teams Current DoD TS and SSBI/SCI Clearance We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $151,300 - $226,900 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our 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 Strategically Lead Change   Engage with Impact   Foster Innovation   Deliver 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 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 We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 you’re 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 email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Right Place The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges. Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development. Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it. Return to the Aerospace Careers site. Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.

Salary : $151,300 - $226,900