Operations Analyst for Undersea Warfare

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Operations Analyst to provide technical contributions and leadership for undersea warfare initiatives. The role focuses on evaluating CONOPs for USW and ASW platforms, performing requirements and metrics development, and producing reports for DoW sponsors.

The team works on complex challenges that enhance national security and involves collaboration with Navy staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with three or more years of relevant USW/ASW operational/technical experience.
• Technically and analytically oriented with curiosity about USW/ASW systems and ability to lead small teams.
• Willingness to travel (occasional 2–3 day trips or week-long tests) and capability to work on dynamic projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate CONOPs of Undersea Warfare (USW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platforms and sensors.
• Provide technical contributions: problem definition, requirements/metrics development, system assessment, and documentation.
• Collaborate with analysis teams and system authorities to assess measures of performance and effectiveness for USW/ASW systems.
• Brief reports and annotated briefs for DoW sponsors detailing results and insights.
• Interact with DoW/Navy staff to facilitate task execution and prioritization.
• Possibly participate in field tests or sea trials for USW/ASW platforms and sensors.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Curiosity about USW/ASW systems

Initiative

Flexibility

Operational skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (USW/ASW related)

Master's degree in a technical field

Job description

Description

Do you have experience investigating and solving complex issues, and conveying analysis to a variety of audiences?

Description

Do you have experience investigating and solving complex issues, and conveying analysis to a variety of audiences?
Are you interested in applying your skills to critical problems supporting national security?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an operations analyst to provide technical contributions and leadership to support continued American undersea superiority. We are a hardworking team of analysts and operators who apply the latest technology to important problems supporting the US Navy Sea Control Mission. Our group strives to cultivate an environment of innovation while working on complex technical challenges that contribute to the security of the United States!

As an Operations Analyst for Undersea Warfare

• Your primary responsibility will be to analyze and evaluate Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) of Undersea Warfare (USW) and Anti- Submarine Warfare (ASW) platforms and sensors.
• Technical contributions may include problem definition, requirements and metrics development, system assessment, analysis of mission success, and documentation.
• You will work with analysis teams and systems authorities to evaluate and assess measures of performance and measures of effectiveness for USW and ASW systems.
• This will include evaluation of factors such as system performance, logistic requirements, costs, operational impacts, and potential CONOPs, the results of which will be detailed in reports and annotated briefs for delivery to Department of War (DoW) sponsors.
• You will interact with DoW and or Navy staff to facilitate task execution and work prioritization.
• This includes briefing the sponsor or DoW command staff on the insights of the work and possible participation in field tests or sea trials for USW or ASW platforms and sensors.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's Degree with three or more years of relevant USW/ASW operational/technical experience.
• Are technically and analytically oriented and possess curiosity about USW/ASW systems and work well in an innovative team environment with a proven ability to lead small teams.
• Have initiative, motivation and flexibility, and possess strong analytical, operational, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Are willing and able to travel (i. e., occasional 2- 3 day trips or week long tests), are willing to work on dynamic projects, and can prioritize a number of concurrent taskings.
• Hold an active Top Secret level security 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.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research or relevant technical field.
• Have demonstrated understanding of features and patterns in data that identify the characteristics and behaviors of systems or components.
• Have an understanding of potential adversary defensive and offensive capabilities.

About Us

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

Why Work at APL?

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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].

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually