Senior Cross-Domain Operations Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Multi-Domain Operations Analyst to join the Air Combat and Strike Analysis Group. You will perform rigorous analysis of sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations to derive actionable insights for DoD programs and decision makers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with domain experts, advanced modeling, and the ability to handle confidential information while pursuing independent research

Qualifications

• Have a BS degree in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Have demonstrated excellence performing modeling, simulation, and analysis in either Air, Space, Surface or Ground warfare domain(s)
• Are highly skilled in learning new and challenging topics
• Are able to effectively work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners
• Are proficient to fluent in a programming or scripting language such as MATLAB or Python
• Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Are able to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level 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

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibilities will be performing analysis on interacting sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for multi-domain, mission-level simulations, with the goal of discovering insightful trends, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
• You will perform statistical analysis to find trends, assess risk, and document uncertainties in simulation results.
• You will also collaborate with experts in specific warfare domains and technologies, and learn to integrate key effects together into a multi-domain simulation environment.
• You will likely join a small team including junior analysts who will benefit from your experience, and senior engineers with whom you will guide the direction of projects.
• You can engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward independent initiative.
• You will have the opportunity to present your work through briefings to both technical specialists and pivotal decision makers.

Skills

MATLAB or Python

Collaboration

Learning new topics

Communication

Security clearance processes

Education

BS in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science

MS or PhD in a technical field

Tools

AFSIM

STK

Suppressor

Brawler

Git/GitLab

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Multi-Domain Operations Analyst to join the Air Combat and Strike Analysis Group. You will perform rigorous analysis of sensor, tracker, communication, and weapon systems for mission-level simulations to derive actionable insights for DoD programs and decision makers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with domain experts, advanced modeling, and the ability to handle confidential information while pursuing independent research