The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Summary
Aerospace is looking for a proven self-starter who has a passion for People Operations / Human Resources to join its team as a People Partner Specialist (People Partner Specialist III/IV). This individual will have exceptional communication skills and will love working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are looking for an individual with a bias towards action who has exceptional Excel and analytical skills and who enjoys multi-tasking.
This role reports to the National Systems Group (NSG) Strategic People Partner Director. NSG serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
Work Model
This is a full-time onsite position located at our Chantilly, VA campus.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with People Operations leadership to understand business issues and develop solutions in support of client and People Operations objectives
- Deliver products, answer questions, and manage timelines in a very fast paced and ever-changing environment
- Assist leaders and employees on interpreting People Operations policies and procedures
- Support NSG leaders and employees on people-related matters
- Assist with developing and implementing People Operations programs and initiatives
- Assist with employee communication initiatives; updating records; managing, tracking, processing, and compiling sensitive and confidential data
- Support annual performance management planning and succession planning
- Manage large sets of complex data and work within Excel to manipulate the data (macros, pivots, v-look ups, etc.)
- Create powerpoint presentations to tell a story and presenting the data from Excel in an executive summary format
- Support People Operations team including:
- Preparation of presentations
- Workday queries and report development
- People Operations projects and event coordination
What You Need to be Successful –
Minimum Requirements for the People Partner Specialist III:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Five or more years of related experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (i.e. pivot tables, macros, V-Lookups) plus other MS products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Customer-centric aptitude
- Self-motivated, proactive and takes initiative
- Demonstrated customer service, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
- Process improvement mindset
- Ability to function and exercise discretion in a fast-paced environment with constant change
- Ability to handle confidential data with a high level of professionalism
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the People Partner Specialist IV include:
- Eight or more years of related experience
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have:
- Advanced degree in related field
- Workday systems knowledge and aptitude
- Prior government, Federally Funded Research & Development Center (FFRDC), intelligence community experience
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 diverse 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.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
