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.

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the DEI Staff member will help develop and implement advanced learnings to strengthen the Organization's culture of inclusion. The DEI Staff member is responsible for conducting internal DEI investigations and will have an emphasis on developing and executing strategies for EEO metrics, Affirmative Action, diversity recruitment and assisting in the development of the DEI brand for the Corporation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partners effectively with Business Groups, People Operations, and Office of General Counsel to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective processes
• Work with Aerospace University and third-party vendors to create trainings that center around unconscious bias, affirmative action, and workforce harassment prevention
• Leadership competencies used in this role are: innovation where one seeks, shares and applies diverse perspectives to work activities; and velocity where one strives to learn and understand existing work processes. Identifies obstacles in existing approaches and begins to share suggestions to improve; people: Takes initiative in developing relationships, both within and beyond the immediate work group. Seeks ways to help and learn from others).
• Track diversity demographic metrics and reporting on progress
• Ensures compliance with Department of Labor, federal EEO/Affirmative Action, and state regulations, and makes policy modifications as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for III:

• Typically 4-6 years of relevant DEI or auditing experience with Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, team collaboration, business acumen, analysis, conflict resolution, project management, and effective communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written)
• Willing to travel locally, and domestically
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Minimum Requirements for IV:

• In addition to the above qualifications, typically 8-10 years of relevant DEI or auditing experience

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience preparing, analyzing, and presenting complex material to diverse audiences of varying experience levels
• Experience with developing action plans, conducting self-audits, and responding to OFCCP audits
• Managing community programs with diverse stakeholders

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 [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law andthe supplement, as well as thePay Transparency Policy Statement.