Human Spaceflight Artemis and Operations Principal Director

All roles require onsite presence a minimum of four days per week. Some roles may require five days onsite based on role responsibilities, business needs and manager discretion. Schedule flexibility may be available depending on the role and manager approval, including a 9/80 work schedule and compensatory time off (time off earned for hours worked beyond 40 per week) for eligible employees. Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. The NASA Programs Division (NPD) in CSG serves as the company's primary interface for supporting NASA's most critical missions across human spaceflight, science, space communications, and exploration initiatives. The division provides comprehensive systems engineering, program management, and technical leadership to NASA Headquarters, field centers, and program offices nationwide. Aerospace seeks an accomplished Artemis and Operations Principal Director (Principal Director - Technical Program Management) to establish and lead the NASA Artemis related teams for the NASA Programs Division. As the Principal Director, you will serve as the senior leader and technical/programmatic authority responsible for leading and managing the team and portfolio, provide engineering direction, portfolio integration, strategic planning, and operational excellence across all NPD surface topics and activities. This senior position requires a seasoned professional who can balance deep technical expertise with business acumen, strategic vision, and the ability to influence at the highest levels of Aerospace and NASA leadership. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of Aerospace's NASA portfolio and drive mission success across the nation's most ambitious space exploration and science programs. This is a full-time position based in Houston, TX. Regular travel to NASA centers, Aerospace offices, and customer sites is required (approximately 30 60%). What You'll Be Doing As the Principal Director, you will: 6Provide technical oversight of the entire Artemis NPD portfolio 6including, resource allocation, and performance metrics 6and lead technical portfolio reviews with senior leadership on program health, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations 6Provide authoritative technical guidance and team leadership on complex systems engineering challenges across human spaceflight, science missions, and space operations 6Manage a +$20M portfolio and help ensure FFRDC offerings are available for government and customer use by growing skillsets and capabilities 6Ensure technical integration, assessments and modeling is occurring across divisions and programs to identify synergies, leverage common solutions, and enable knowledge sharing 6Build future leaders and subject matter experts 6Champion innovation and technology insertion to maintain Aerospace's technical leadership position 6Contribute technical expertise to scientific journals, publications, and patents and participate in industry-wide technical symposiums and conferences 6Represent NASA Programs Division at NASA venues and internal Aerospace forums 6Develop and implement strategic plans that align division activities with Aerospace corporate objectives and NASA mission priorities 6Ensure consistent application of Aerospace processes, quality standards, and best practices across all NASA programs. What You Need to be Successful- Principal Director 6Technical Program Management Minimum Requirements: 6Bachelor 6s degree in science, engineering, or another applicable STEM area is required 615 or more years 6of progressive professional experience in aerospace systems engineering, program management, or related technical leadership roles, with increasing responsibilities including staffing, mentoring, budgeting, and team building 6Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex programs or portfolios 6Expert-level knowledge of systems engineering principles, program management methodologies, and mission assurance practices 6Experience working directly with NASA programs or mission directorates 6Demonstrated ability to influence and lead at executive levels, both internally and with external customers 6Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives 6Outstanding communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical and programmatic information to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders 6Experience collaborating with aerospace contractors and supplier networks 6Willingness to travel regularly (30 640%) 6Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future How You Can Stand Out 6 It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 6Advanced degree(s) in engineering, physical science, or equivalent technical discipline 6 6Proven 6track 6record 6of solving complex, ill-defined problems 6 6Demonstrates enterprise-level perspective with prior Program Office(s) and ETG experience We offer a competitive compensation package where you 6ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 6 The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. 6 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) $178,300.00 - $267,500.00 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: 6Operate Strategically 6Lead Change 6 6 6Engage with Impact 6 6 6Foster Innovation 6 6 6Deliver 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. 6 A few highlights include: 6Comprehensive health care and wellness plans 6Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation 6Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 6401(k) Plan 6 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 6Flexible spending accounts 6Variable pay program for exceptional contributions 6Relocation assistance 6Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career 6Education assistance programs 6An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect