Strategic Operational Analyst & Project Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 245 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced Operational Analyst and Project Leader within the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD). You will conduct rigorous operational analyses, lead multidisciplinary teams, and engage sponsors to drive mission-focused research and actionable insights across DOTMLPF domains.

You will grow into significant leadership roles, manage project scopes and milestones, and help advance data‑driven analytic workflows while

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in operations research, mathematics, engineering, or related fields.
• Seven+ years of relevant experience conducting technical, operational, or national security analysis.
• Experience framing complex national security problems into tractable analytic questions.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct and lead operational analyses and mission risk assessments.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams and sponsor engagements.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with sponsors and teams.
• Lead disciplined project execution including staffing, schedules, budgets, and delivery.
• Translate analytic results into clear insights for sponsor decisions.
• Develop trusted sponsor relationships and identify follow‑on opportunities.
• Mentor less‑experienced staff and contribute to future leaders.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Project leadership

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration across teams

Security clearance readiness

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an experienced Operational Analyst and Project Leader within the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD). You will conduct rigorous operational analyses, lead multidisciplinary teams, and engage sponsors to drive mission-focused research and actionable insights across DOTMLPF domains.

You will grow into significant leadership roles, manage project scopes and milestones, and help advance data‑driven analytic workflows while