Combat Systems Data Technician

Combat Systems Data Technician The Combat Systems Data Technician will gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data for multiple programs in the Undersea Warfare Domain. You will work directly with a dynamic group of staff performing a variety of critical analyses to assist in improving essential U.S. Naval capabilities. Responsibilities Your primary responsibility will be to support technical data service requests to include data collection, processing, and formatting using physical media and software tools. You will engage in the development of technological and procedural improvements to enhance the processing, storage and retrieval of data, while handling the data in a manner consistent with Laboratory and U.S. Government agency requirements. You will coordinate the data service requests and technological improvements across project teams, IT teams, and management in order to deliver data products that meet the requirements and end users’ needs. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of relevant experience as a data technician or equivalent level of work experience and higher level education. Works effectively with others and has strong verbal communication skills. Details-oriented, self‑starter who can prioritize and solve problems independently. Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship. Additional Qualifications Associate’s degree or higher. Proficiency with a commercial data asset management tool. Familiarity with Linux command-line utilities and bash scripting. Knowledge of Python and/or Java for data manipulation or building data processing pipelines. Previous data technician experience at JHU/APL or a similar institution that performs classified work in support of U.S. national security. Familiarity with Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security requirements in regards to data management. Hold an active Secret security clearance. Benefits The position includes a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance, among other benefits such as paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, training and development resources, and eligibility for bonuses and other forms of compensation per internal policy. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 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. Compensation Minimum Rate: $25.30 Hourly Maximum Rate: $50.00 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory