Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

NC3 Systems Engineer & Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or relevant field required.
  • 5+ years of experience with military command and control systems for nuclear strategic deterrence.
  • Familiarity with government program offices and systems development lifecycle in the Department of War (DoW).
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with senior leadership.
  • Integrity and self-motivation with multitasking abilities; willing to travel as required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment in Alexandria, VA.
  • Lead technical contributions in system acquisition and sustainment, conducting comprehensive studies for the government.
  • Analyze future NC3 systems to identify gaps and recommend enhancements for improved command and control.
  • Offer technical expertise across NC3 systems and analyze data from various vendors.
  • Design and execute integration plans in partnership with stakeholders to ensure mission success.
  • Perform risk management analyses on NC3 portfolio programs, implementing best practices for evaluation.
  • Engage with technical specialists from diverse fields in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a pivotal role within national security systems.
  • Direct engagement with high-level government entities and leadership.
  • Access to advanced technologies and systems in the nuclear domain.
  • Potential for career advancement in a strategic and impactful field.
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated candidate to support the advancement of the nation's nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems. They will work to influence requirements, policy, acquisition, and technologies.

As an NC3 Systems Engineer and Analyst, your responsibilities will be to:
  • Work directly with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment while stationed in the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
  • Provide technical contributions and leadership in the acquisition and sustainment of systems, including overseeing and facilitating studies for the Government.
  • Evaluate future NC3 systems to identify operational and performance deficiencies, recommend targeted improvements to strengthen command and control capabilities in coordination with mission partners and other FFRDCs and UARCs on-site and off.
  • Provide broad technical expertise across multiple NC3 systems and conduct assessments and analysis on existing and new data sets from multiple vendors.
  • Architect, develop, and implement integration plans, working closely with stakeholders to ensure mission success, and propose creative approaches to address hard problems.
  • Conduct acquisition risk management analysis of technical performance, schedule, and cost requirements, for NC3 portfolio programs and devise and implement standard methodologies for program and portfolio evaluation.
  • Interact with technical specialists in other fields as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Detail work in technical reports and memoranda and present work to sponsors, stakeholders, and the technical community.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or other relevant technical field.
  • Have at least five years of relevant DoW-related technical experience in command and control systems of military platforms and related systems for nuclear or strategic deterrence.
  • Have experience with government program offices or operational commands and understand acquisition across the DoW systems development lifecycle.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leaders.
  • Demonstrate integrity, self-motivation, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and are willing and able to travel for sponsor visits and meetings while sitting primarily at the sponsor location at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
  • Are willing and able to travel to Laurel, MD for periodic meetings.
  • Have an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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...
  • Hold a Master's or doctorate-level degree in engineering, mathematics, physical science, or other relevant technical field.
  • Have at least ten years of experience on supporting tasks associated with NC3, DoW acquisition, and DoW Command and Control or Communications projects.
  • Possess program or project management experience.
  • Bring strong expertise in the NC3 domain and/or maintain existing relationships within the NC3 community.
  • Have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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