The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Project Engineer, Economist

The Aerospace Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $151,300 - $226,900 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Conducting quantitative research on economics and supply chain in the space sector and providing rapid counsel on emerging activity that affect USG customers
  • Design and oversee econometric models that assess business viability and the health of space supply chain within various programs
  • Provide technical expertise to ensure successful execution of economic, market, and supply chain analyses
  • Establish and maintain Aerospace’s positive reputation with new and existing customers and cultivate new customers and line of research
  • Communicate effectively in presentations and written reports.
  • Drive and facilitate cross-customer coordination via proactive engagement with other teams within Aerospace

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or closely related field is required
  • A minimum of (12) years of progressively demonstrated expertise in quantitative, econometric, statistical, or computational methods is required
  • Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python and MATLAB
  • Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
  • Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
  • Willing to travel to work location and/or customer site for one week on a quarterly basis (as required)
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
  • U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
  • 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
  • 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

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Hard skills
quantitative researcheconometric modelsstatistical methodscomputational methodsRPythonMATLAB
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsconsensus building
Certifications
Top Secret/SCI clearance