Graduate Data Analyst - Defense Analytics & AI

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Data Analyst to evaluate system performance and develop data-driven insights for combat system improvements in a defense-focused environment. The role emphasizes building automated tools to analyze large datasets and delivering findings to sponsors.

You will work with software, systems engineers, mathematicians, and leaders, and you may pursue leadership as you coordinate internal and external analysis efforts within the

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience programming in MATLAB or Python.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams and multiple organizations.
• US citizenship and eligibility for Interim Secret clearance by start date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify and implement improvements to combat system design.
• Build, maintain, and improve automated tools for rapid analysis of large datasets from complex systems.
• Drive new design features and provide technical recommendations based on analysis.
• Deliver presentations to sponsors and engineering community groups; communicate concepts, results, and recommendations.
• Propose innovative new solutions and grow into a leadership role coordinating internal and external analysis activities.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Strong communication

Team collaboration

US citizenship

Interim Secret clearance eligibility

Education

BS or MS in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Data Analyst to evaluate system performance and develop data-driven insights for combat system improvements in a defense-focused environment. The role emphasizes building automated tools to analyze large datasets and delivering findings to sponsors.

You will work with software, systems engineers, mathematicians, and leaders, and you may pursue leadership as you coordinate internal and external analysis efforts within the