Space systems and technologies are a critical part of our nation’s economic, scientific, and national security capabilities. AIA’s Space Systems Division coordinates, formulates, and advocates for space policies and programs important to the U.S. space industry and supports efforts to foster U.S. space leadership and capabilities. We are looking for an Assistant Vice President for the Space Systems division to support the Vice President of Space Systems and provide policy leadership on national security space issues. Primary duties include representing industry views and interests through regular writing and speaking opportunities, developing consensus industry positions on national security space matters, and managing the membership and activities of AIA’s national security space committee.
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Core Duties and Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Vice President of Space Systems and works directly with staff at all levels across the Association, as well as Member Companies.
Closely follows development and maintains subject matter level expertise on U.S. and global national security space policy events and activities
Provides thought leadership on national security space issues, including regular writing and speaking at public and AIA member specific activities
Regular interactions with Executive Branch, Congress, and other stakeholders in national security space arena
Coordinates, participates, and attends AIA national security space meetings, conferences, and Congressional events
Develops and provides national security space content for regular communications to member companies
Maintains ties with AIA membership companies to ensure AIA national security members are active and updated
Responsible for quarterly meeting convening AIA members and government officials to discuss national security space architectures
Responsible for maintaining awareness of member programs and milestones in national security space
Coordination lead with AIA National Security division on all national security space activities and all AIA divisions active on cyber issues
Attends local national security space policy events and may be required to travel nationally and internationally to support events.
Fills in for the Vice President for Space Systems at internal and external meetings or events as needed
On occasion, as needed, provides support for other functions in the office including but not limited to division and AIA-wide special events and meetings.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience Required
Minimum of 7 years experience in national security space matters, preference for some direct operational experience in DOD or Intelligence Community
Military service valued
Current clearance preferred, ability to gain clearance required
Experience working with government and industry national security space leadership
Proven ability to consistently make sound judgments.
Exceptional communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
An understanding of the civil and commercial space landscape and important policy issues
Ability to execute work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to interact with senior industry representative and government officials
Proficient in applicable technology programs and applications.
Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative environment while developing and maintaining positive work relationships
Three (3) References [Name, Title, Contact information]
Writing sample on national security space issues
AIA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression or Veteran status.
About AIA
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), founded in 1919, only a few years after the birth of flight, is the most authoritative and influential trade association representing the U.S. aerospace and defense industry on Capitol Hill, within the administration and internationally. As the voice of American aerospace and defense, AIA’s strong advocacy is essential to protecting the interests of our nation and our industry.
Based in Arlington, Va., AIA is led by a Board of Governors that meets twice a year and consists of senior representatives of member companies at the c-suite level, and an Executive Committee that meets more frequently. A hallmark of AIA is that it receives its policy guidance from the direct involvement of CEO-level officers of companies of all sizes across all levels of our industry. The government frequently seeks advice from AIA on issues, and AIA provides a forum for government and industry representatives to exchange views and resolve problems on non-competitive matters related to aerospace and defense.
Today, more than 340 major aerospace and defense companies and their suppliers are members of the association, embodying every high-technology manufactu...ring segment of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry including commercial aviation and avionics, manned and unmanned defense systems, and space technologies and satellite communications.
Working together through our councils and committees, AIA is at the forefront of critical issues, such as advocating for robust federal budgets for aerospace and defense, a strong U.S. industrial base, defense modernization, and an efficient acquisition system. In addition, accelerating deployment of Next Generation Air Transportation System (NexGen) technologies and equipment, promoting the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), modernizing export controls, and obtaining additional resources for research and development and space exploration are important priorities. We are a leader in developing and publishing national aerospace standards that are used in aerospace design and manufacturing across the globe. And we coordinate and lead a full spectrum of efforts across the local, state and federal levels to address workforce recruitment and retention. Read more about AIA’s strategic plan and priorities here.
The aerospace and defense industry supports our national security and drives our nation’s economy. It fuels innovation, creates competition, and employs millions of Americans. We are proud to represent our members and our nation.
