In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the DEI Staff II will oversee the engagement plan for relationships with the Organization’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and help develop and implement advanced learnings to strengthen the Organization’s culture of inclusion. The DEI Staff 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:

• Typically 4-6 years of relevant HR Business partner, DEI, People partner, People coordinator 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.

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 all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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