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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 weeks ago

Mission-Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Lead

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group. The role involves leading teams in mission-level analysis to evaluate precision strike and air combat system effectiveness, while providing technical thought leadership and engaging in independent research projects.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making

Provide technical thought leadership and task management to ensure high quality, insightful, and timely analysis

Support the development of detailed task execution plans, describing task objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing requirements, and other required resources

Will have regular communication with our sponsors to provide technical recommendations and direction as well as develop and integrate analytical capabilities

Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward initiative

Qualification

Mission-level modelingSimulationAnalysisTechnical leadershipQuantitative analysisAir vehicle survivabilityElectronic warfare analysisSimulation developmentAccountabilityCollaborationCommunication skillsCreative solutionsTeamworkIntegrity

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering, or a related area

Have demonstrated excellence in performing and leading mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis

Have experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, simulation development, planning concept of operations, and end-to-end kill-chain analysis

Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors

Are skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, rapidly learning new and exciting concepts

Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering, or a related area

Have used analysis tools like AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM for conducting mission-level survivability and effectiveness analysis for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems

Have an active Top-Secret security clearance

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942