Assistant Group Supervisor: Operations & Infrastructure

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an Assistant Group Supervisor for Department Operations and Infrastructure to provide strategic direction and oversight for REDD's central operations, leading a team responsible for financial planning, procurement, facilities, and shared services, enabling researchers to advance cutting-edge research.

You will partner with department leadership and Enterprise Service Departments, recruit and develop staff, streamline processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management or equivalent.
• Progressive leadership experience in business operations.
• Understanding of UARC business practices and government regulations.
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop staff while building relationships.
• Strong collaboration, judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated creative thinking and commitment to growth.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and uncertainty.
• Ability to drive solutions balancing perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision to strengthen operations capabilities across REDD.
• Lead a team of professionals with coaching and mentorship.
• Develop REDD's Central Operations by defining roles and responsibilities, fostering collaboration.
• Oversee recruitment, staff development, performance management and day-to-day administration.
• Provide strategic oversight of financial planning, budgeting, procurement, facilities and logistics.
• Partner with REDD leadership to set operational priorities and align resources.
• Communicate clearly across levels about processes and status.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Champion development of tools, analytics, and visualizations to aid decisions.
• Cultivate partnerships with Enterprise Service Departments to support REDD's functions.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives and special projects for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Team development

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, management

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an Assistant Group Supervisor for Department Operations and Infrastructure to provide strategic direction and oversight for REDD's central operations, leading a team responsible for financial planning, procurement, facilities, and shared services, enabling researchers to advance cutting-edge research.

You will partner with department leadership and Enterprise Service Departments, recruit and develop staff, streamline processes,