Job Description

Do you have a passion for developing analysts to achieve more than they thought they could do?

Do you like being creative in harnessing resources to enable your team to reach higher?  

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a proven leader to be the deputy of an analysis group focused on the intersection of emerging technology with policy, adversary considerations, and operational decision-making. This group of 60 analysts has a wide range of diverse backgrounds and disciplines, and works within a dynamic environment across national security challenges. 

Our studies and analyses range from rapid response up to significant multi-year efforts for senior government decision-makers. As the AGS for JCA, you will be responsible for supporting the Group Supervisor in providing analytical leadership, career development, and administrative oversight for the group. The analytic team draws on a range of analytic approaches, including case studies, gaming techniques, and analyses of operations to examine existing and in-development systems and their operational uses and strategic impacts. Their analyses leverage an in-depth understanding of current operating environments, force structures and organizations, readiness and force capabilities, current and future programs, as well as current and proposed concept of operations, and operational plans.

As the JCA Assistant Group Supervisor, your responsibilities will include...

• Developing task assignments and staffing plans.
• Guiding and overseeing the selection and/or development of appropriate analytical approaches.
• Ensuring effective execution of technical tasks within the Group while managing staff workload and coverage.
• Mentoring and coaching your team and ensuring the work is performed in alignment with quality processes for the execution and presentation of analysis.
• Establishing and promoting a climate conducive to intellectual curiosity, collaboration, growth, productivity, inclusion, integrity, and respect for others.
• Providing thought leadership and support for analyses focused on the tactical and operational use of existing and new systems and programs to support the warfighter at the Department of Defense (DoD), Service, Combatant Command, and below the Service-level.
• Working with Program Managers to ensure that potential or existing sponsors issues are addressed with appropriate analytical rigor.
• Playing an active role in developing opportunities for direct funding for the Group and the Department.
• Ensuring that members of the Group provide high quality, technically informed analyses, whether in support of NSAMA or other APL mission areas.
• Leading by example to encourage Group members to maintain close contact with sponsors in DoD, the military services, the Joint staff, other executive departments, and the operating forces in order to develop a sound understanding of operating environments and how they affect the analytic decision space.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across the Department, Laboratory, and with external sponsors.
• Providing leadership and coordination of strategic and technical planning efforts for the Group to include: identifying appropriate Group tasks/assignments and leading/coordinating the Group’s support of sectors, departments, and mission areas throughout APL representing the Group in Department and Laboratory strategic planning efforts and as appropriate refining and/or developing the Group’s charter.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Master's degree (or higher) in social or hard sciences, or another relevant, professional degree (J.D., etc.).
• Have at least eight years of relevant experience working within national security analysis.
• Have at least three years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory level experience.
• Have demonstrated thought leadership in the analysis of national security concepts and capabilities.
• Have demonstrated leadership of significant national security related studies and analyses.
• Are skilled in multiple analytic methods, inter-personal conflict resolution, and conveying analytic results to broad audiences 
• Hold an active Top 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 previous experience at the APL Assistant Group Supervisory level or above, or demonstrated experience in an equivalent leadership role.
• Have a demonstrated track record of leading and briefing analyses for senior decision-makers.
• Have established working relationships with key government and military officials in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the military services, and other executive departments and agencies charged with overseeing policy and concept development in support of national security, space, and health.

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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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 Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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