NC3 Systems Engineer & Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dynamic candidate to advance the nation's nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems. You will be responsible for supporting requirements, policy, acquisition, and technological improvements.

The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with at least five years of experience in military command systems. A Top Secret security clearance and willingness to travel are also required. The salary ranges from $100,000 to $245,000 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with military platforms' command and control systems.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Willingness to travel for sponsor meetings and visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the advancement of the nation's NC3 systems.
• Evaluate future NC3 systems and recommend improvements.
• Conduct acquisition risk management analysis.

Skills

Command and control systems expertise

Technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or relevant field

Master’s or doctorate-level degree

Job description

Are you passionate about our nation’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems?

Can you drive multidisciplinary teams that shape the future of NC3 architecture and can turn complex data into executive level briefings?

If so, we're looking for someone like you!

We are looking for a dynamic and self‑motivated candidate to support the advancement of the nation's nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems. They will work to influence requirements, policy, acquisition, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment while stationed in the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
• Provide technical contributions and leadership in the acquisition and sustainment of systems, including overseeing and facilitating studies for the Government.
• Evaluate future NC3 systems to identify operational and performance deficiencies, recommend targeted improvements to strengthen command and control capabilities in coordination with mission partners and other FFRDCs and UARCs on‑site and off.
• Provide broad technical expertise across multiple NC3 systems and conduct assessments and analysis on existing and new data sets from multiple vendors.
• Architect, develop, and implement integration plans, working closely with stakeholders to ensure mission success, and propose creative approaches to address hard problems.
• Conduct acquisition risk management analysis of technical performance, schedule, and cost requirements, for NC3 portfolio programs and devise and implement standard methodologies for program and portfolio evaluation.
• Interact with technical specialists in other fields as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present work to sponsors, stakeholders, and the technical community.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or other relevant technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant DoW‑related technical experience in command and control systems of military platforms and related systems for nuclear or strategic deterrence.
• Have experience with government program offices or operational commands and understand acquisition across the DoW systems development lifecycle.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
• Demonstrate integrity, self‑motivation, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and are willing and able to travel for sponsor visits and meetings while sitting primarily at the sponsor location at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
• Are willing and able to travel to Laurel, MD for periodic meetings.
• Have an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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.

Your Additional Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s or doctorate‑level degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or other relevant technical field.
• Have at least ten years of experience on supporting tasks associated with NC3, DoW acquisition, and DoW Command and Control or Communications projects.
• Possess program or project management experience.
• Bring strong expertise in the NC3 domain and/or maintain existing relationships within the NC3 community.
• Have an active TS/SCI clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually