Undersea Warfare Analysis Lead

Description Do you have experience investigating and solving complex issues in the maritime domain, and conveying results to a variety of audiences? Are you interested in applying your skills to complex problems supporting national security? If so, we 're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking an analysis lead to provide technical contributions and leadership to support continued American undersea superiority. You'll be joining a hardworking team of analysts and operators who assess the application of the latest technologies to problems supporting the US Navy Sea Control Mission. We strive to foster an environment of collaboration while working on projects that contribute to the security of the United States. As an Undersea Warfare Analysis Lead you will... Spearhead efforts to analyze and evaluate the performance of US and foreign USW, ASW, and SSW platforms, weapon systems and sensors. Become familiar with the systems and develop methods and metrics for evaluating the operational use thereof. Work with scientists, engineers, data analysts and operations professionals in a team environment to develop employment concepts for undersea platforms, weapons systems and sensors. Think strategically about the challenges that our organization and sponsors are facing. Provide forward-leaning solutions to questions that have yet to be asked. Develop analysis plans, lead inter/intra organizational teams, conduct analyses, produce succinct results, and clearly communicate them to executive leadership via both briefing and report formats. Lead high-performing, cross-functional analysis teams to answer difficult, high priority, questions for Navy and DoW sponsors with appropriate analytical rigor. Document results in reports and annotated briefs for delivery to DoW and / or Navy sponsors. Interact with DoW and / or Navy personnel to facilitate task execution and work prioritization. Brief sponsor or DoW command staff on the results of the work. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Have a BS degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Research or other related technical field with five or more years of relevant experience working with or for the Navy in USW, ASW, and/or SSW domain areas. Have strong analytical, operational, problem solving and organizational skills, including the ability to lead analytical studies. Are self-motivated as well as technically and analytically oriented with a proven ability to lead small analysis teams. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with Navy/DoW and fleet operational personnel. Can support some short term travel to naval bases and/or Navy vessels Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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. You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... Have a MS degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Research or other related technical field. Have prior experience with maritime surveillance systems, submarine operations, surface or air ASW operations, or exposure to Navy Theater-level OPINTEL programs. Have perational, engineering or analytical knowledge of USW, ASW, or SSW systems. Hold an active Top Secret level clearance. About Us Why Work at APL? 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. 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab