Cyber Capabilities Research Analyst (Graduate)

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks candidates for the Cyber Warfare Systems Group (QCR) to apply analytical, research, and data skills to national security cyber mission challenges. You will work across intelligence, data science, and mission domains to produce actionable insights.

You will develop assessments, apply AI-enabled analytic tools, analyze adversary behavior, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to inform mission outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant analytical field.
• Experience in intelligence analysis, OSINT, or data analysis.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable insights and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical and research skills to understand complex cyber mission environments.
• Develop assessments, data products, and decision support to inform missions.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, government, contractor, and APL teammates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Open-source intelligence

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant analytical field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks candidates for the Cyber Warfare Systems Group (QCR) to apply analytical, research, and data skills to national security cyber mission challenges. You will work across intelligence, data science, and mission domains to produce actionable insights.

You will develop assessments, apply AI-enabled analytic tools, analyze adversary behavior, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to inform mission outcomes.