Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Senior NLCC Communication Systems Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $105K — $290K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Ten years of experience with DoD command and control projects.
  • Ability to analyze cross-disciplinary problems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience leading small or medium teams effectively.
  • Ability to represent the organization at high-level government roles.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise for NLCC communications solutions.
  • Support technical interchange meetings and program reviews at the Pentagon.
  • Develop communications capabilities tailored for NLCC.
  • Formulate communications implementation plans and technical policies.
  • Create roadmaps and strategic approaches for modernization efforts.
  • Contribute to concepts of operations and transition plans.
  • Prepare briefings for senior DoD and interagency leadership.

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite support at the Pentagon.
  • Opportunities for impact in national defense technology innovations.
  • Collaboration in high-level technical and policy development.
  • Potential for professional development through leadership roles.
  • Involvement with senior government officials and strategic initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

Do you have experience leading people and an interest in shaping U.S. National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC) communications technology solutions?

Are you passionate about using innovation and technology to solve technical challenges involving the strategic defense of the US?

As a Senior NLCC Communications Systems Engineer, you will...
  • Provide technical expertise, analysis, and systems engineering support for the NLCC to include the Senior Leadership Command, Control and Communications System (SLC3S) in technical interchange meetings, technical and policy development working groups, and program reviews.
  • Provide full-time onsite support at the Pentagon.
  • Provide technical and analytical support for the development of information services and communications capabilities in support of the NLCC construct.
  • Provide technical and analytical support for development of communications implementation plans.
  • Support the development of policies, guidance, roadmaps, capability architectures, and strategic approaches for modernization of NLCC information services and communications.
  • Support the development of concepts of operations and technical transition plans.
  • Support the development of briefings and presentations to senior DoD leadership and interagency forums.
  • Provide quick reaction analysis and support to include review and development of white papers, bullet/point papers, briefings and slides.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another related field.
  • Have at least ten years of relevant experience leading and managing tasks associated with DoD command and control or communications projects.
  • Are able to examine and analyze problems outside one's core area of expertise.
  • Have excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; Ability to effectively lead and work within small or medium teams.
  • Are able to represent APL effectively at the Senior Executive Service and Flag Officer level.
  • Are willing and able to travel to Laurel, MD for periodic meetings.
  • Are willing and able to travel up to 5% of the time, if necessary, to government sites and contractor facilities (local and non-local) for periodic meetings.
  • 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 a Master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Have at least fifteen years of relevant technical experience, including a strong background in NLCC, SLC3S and DoD acquisition.
  • Have knowledge of DoD command and control enabling capabilities and systems.
  • Have experience working on and leading efforts for the Department of Defense.
  • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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