Section Lead, Modeling & Analytics for ISR/BMC2

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Modeling and Analytics Section Supervisor (KAT-01) to lead a team of engineers and analysts in Laurel, MD. The role focuses on mission-level simulation, data fusion, and system-of-systems analysis to advance ISRT and BMC2 concepts.

You will coach staff in using tools like AFSIM/CLCSIM, guide technical direction, recruit talent, and partner with group leadership to align strategy with national defense needs.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field.
• Have at least five years of relevant work experience in modeling, simulation and analysis, including significant experience in a lead role.
• Have proficiency using MATLAB, and/or Python for analysis on Linux operating systems.
• Have technical expertise in sensor and data fusion, RF physics and sensors, EO/IR sensors, communications networks, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, tracking.
• Have domain knowledge of ISR processes, systems, platforms and sensors used by US military and intelligence community; Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2 and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems and networks.
• Have strong interpersonal and written communications skills and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the full portfolio of the section's activities to ensure effective planning and execution.
• Use mission level modeling and simulation tools to evaluate and improve ISR/T and BMC2 concepts, sensor architectures, and kill chain performance.
• Promote innovation and high standards of modeling and analytics products.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Leadership

Team management

Security clearance

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Multi-tasking

ISRT/BMC2 knowledge

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or related field

Tools

AFSIM

CLCSIM

Linux

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Modeling and Analytics Section Supervisor (KAT-01) to lead a team of engineers and analysts in Laurel, MD. The role focuses on mission-level simulation, data fusion, and system-of-systems analysis to advance ISRT and BMC2 concepts.

You will coach staff in using tools like AFSIM/CLCSIM, guide technical direction, recruit talent, and partner with group leadership to align strategy with national defense needs.