Description Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your knowledge of strike weapons and operational analysis to support the design, requirements, and evaluation of innovative strike weapons? Are you passionate about helping the government leverage elite analysis capabilities in novel ways? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group and help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers! We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and motivated leader to serve as a liaison between our sponsors at Eglin Air Force Base and APL on how Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis can be used to inform system requirements, develop, and evaluate concepts of employment, and design trade studies in support of program execution priorities. We are a large team of 50+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform analysis to drive acquisition decisions on important precision strike technologies. Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact on Department of Defense programs. We believe in building strong, productive teams, continually growing our capabilities, cultivating collaborative relationships, and encouraging a work environment that embraces integrity, trust, confidence, teamwork, accountability, and a little bit of fun. Our team always emphasizes personal development over short-lived success, and we pride ourselves on our intellectual integrity and our ability to deliver outstanding, unbiased analysis products! As a Senior Operations Analyst… You will provide technical recommendations to support our sponsors, guide analytical capability development and integration, and facilitate collaboration with analysts at APL You will perform evaluation of precision strike systems’ effectiveness using an assortment of analysis tools, both individually and with team members. Your assessments will uncover useful data, inform meaningful conclusions, and support government decision-making Qualifications You will meet our minimum qualification for the job if you… Have a BS degree in a technical or scientific field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science Have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with military and civilian leaders Have demonstrated excellence performing strike warfare mission-level analysis Have excellent leadership skills for multi-disciplinary technical teams, organization, and planning Have strong initiative, motivation, and the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent tasks Are skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, learning new and exciting concepts, and effectively communicating sophisticated ideas to a variety of partners Hold an active Top Secret level security 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 will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… Have an MS or PhD in one of the scientific or technical fields listed above Have experience using AFSIM Have familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, FORTRAN or JAVA Have an active Top-Secret security clearance 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. About Us 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. 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 $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $330,000 Annually