Senior Space Threat Assessment Leader
The Aerospace CorporationVirginia, United States • Reston, Virginia, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
155900 - 233900 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Space Threat Assessment Leader to lead teams in delivering strategic analysis and study results for senior customers, providing direct support to senior government leaders, and developing a comprehensive awareness of current and developing threats to U.S. national security space architecture and commercial systems.
Requirements
- Formulate, lead and manage high-performing teams
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness of current and developing threats to U.S. national security space architecture and commercial systems
- Build and maintain relationships with other intelligence-community and national security space organizations
- Collaborate with Aerospace Project West Wing and the Engineering & Technology Group
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan with 8%, 10%, or 12% company-paid benefit
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
