SDS Aerospace Vehicles & Systems Integration Director 1

Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of integrated system engineering process across the SDS Division, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations. Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of model-based digital engineering processes used in the design and development of the SDS Division, at all levels of decomposition. Manage all aspects of systems engineering execution for aerospace vehicle development and weapon systems integration programs Ensure Systems Engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions, including metrics development and management. Horizontally integrate across System Engineering directorates as well as members of the Engineering organization to ensure consistency of systems engineering approach. This will help identify areas of opportunity to support upcoming challenges that are not currently being elevated. Provide independent review of portfolio software, hardware and deliverables, focused deep dives in program and product teams, as well as driving compliance to processes and procedures. Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all programs. Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders. Provide advisement to all program leads (as required) and embedded resources. Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with at least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master's in STEM and 8 years' of experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading large engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal. Preferred- Overseeing teams of 75+ members with ability to scale leadership to teams of 500+ individuals on a $70 million dollar annual labor budget Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either program lead, integrated program team or cost account manager (CAM) Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience Ability to travel up to 25% ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel Active DoD TS/SCI clearance Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for senior executives and external stakeholders is important. Strong decision‑making and risk‑management capabilities; comfortable prioritizing competing technical and program demands. Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships. Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds, lead by influence Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner