The Aerospace Corporation

Enterprise Solutions Programs Partner, West

The Aerospace Corporation$95K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or related field
  • Five years of relevant experience in project or portfolio management, business analysis, or direct customer relations
  • Knowledge of organizational management standards and the ability to solve IT and cybersecurity project issues
  • Experience with project management methodologies such as ITIL or Agile
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
  • Willingness to travel 10-25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for West Coast offices, building relationships and understanding their technology needs
  • Manage the intake process for project proposals and facilitate prioritization discussions
  • Oversee project tracking and reporting, ensuring updates for stakeholders and leadership
  • Collaborate with delivery teams to monitor and execute initiatives
  • Analyze performance metrics to ensure effective project delivery
  • Prepare and present updates on project status and risks to stakeholders
  • Advocate for customer initiatives in governance forums

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) with company-paid benefits and immediate eligibility
  • Education assistance programs
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment built on teamwork and respect
Full Job Description
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)/Enterprise Solutions Programs (ESP) is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Programs Partner (Staff III/IV) who will act as a liaison between OCIO and assigned business or mission areas, ensuring alignment between OCIO initiatives and organizational priorities. In this role, you will focus on managing intake processes, coordinating cross-functional delivery teams, and tracking the progress of projects to ensure on-time, on-budget completion. Success is measured as strengthening OCIO stakeholder engagement, effectively prioritizing IT, security, data/artificial intelligence (AI), safety and cybersecurity demand, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals.

This position also offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across the corporation by ensuring enterprise solutions meet the needs of mission-critical operations and requirements. You will play a key role in bridging technology initiatives with operational priorities, driving measurable value, and enhancing the organization's ability to deliver on its mission. This role provides opportunities within a high-impact environment while fostering collaboration across technical and business teams.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for West Coast regional offices, building relationships and understanding their technology, data, cyber, and security needs
  • Manage the intake process by evaluating project proposals, assessing alignment with strategic priorities, and facilitating prioritization discussions
  • Oversee project tracking and reporting, ensuring updates are communicated to stakeholders and leadership
  • Collaborate with the ESP Project Management Office and cross-functional delivery teams to support the monitoring and execution of initiatives, developing key performance indicators, resolving issues, and mitigating risks as needed
  • Analyze project performance metrics, such as cycle time, customer satisfaction, and resource allocation, to ensure delivery effectiveness
  • Prepare materials and present updates on the status and risks of ongoing initiatives
  • Represent stakeholder interests in governance forums, advocating for the prioritization of initiatives critical to customers and their operational success
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by leveraging lessons learned and refining governance and delivery processes


What you Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Enterprise Solutions Programs Partner Staff III:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field
  • Five or more years of relevant experience in project or portfolio management, business analysis, direct customer relations, or a related role
  • Knowledge of organizational management standards, principles, and concepts with the ability to provide solutions to projects across IT, security, data / AI, cybersecurity, and safety
  • Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., ITIL, Agile) and tools.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10-25% of the time


In addition to the requirement above, the minimum requirements for the Enterprise Solutions Programs Partner Staff IV are:
  • Eight or more years of total relevant experience in project or portfolio management, business analysis, direct customer relations, or a related role
  • Professional management certification (i.e. Business Relationship Management, IT Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, etc.) or an ability to gain certification within 180 days of start


How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Experience supporting FFRDCs, U.S. federal government clients, or the space industry
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI, cloud infrastructure, or data analytics in the context of national security operations
  • Familiarity with secure data sharing, regulations and compliance detailed by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, and / or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards
  • Current TS/SCI security 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)
$95,200.00 - $180,400.00

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.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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