Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Technical Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

15h

About The Position

Are you searching for an opportunity to apply your leadership and modeling, simulation, and analysis background in an engaging, collegiate environment?
Are you passionate about analyzing sophisticated problems with innovative software and computing capabilities?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join the Air Combat and Strike Mission Analysis Group to help lead a talented team of scientists, engineers, and analysts!
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and ambitious leader to help us deliver highly impactful analysis on advanced weapon systems while continuously improving our ability to provide outstanding, unbiased analysis products. You'll be joining our team of hardworking technical specialists, who are dedicated to the advancement of modeling, simulation, and analysis.
We are a large team of 40+ engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists who perform mission-level 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!
As a Technical Lead you will…
Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
Provide technical thought leadership and task management to ensure high quality, insightful, and timely analysis.
Mentor team members in the use of analysis tools and techniques, imparting technical knowledge to facilitate your team’s growth.
Support the development of detailed task execution plans, describing task objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing requirements, and other required resources
Will have regular communication with our sponsors to provide technical recommendations and direction as well as develop and integrate analytical capabilities
Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward initiative

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Electrical, or other form of Engineering; or, commensurate military or professional experience.
• Have demonstrated excellence in performing and leading mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis, working alongside your team to answer stakeholder questions.
• Have recently used mission level tools such as AFSIM, Brawler, Suppressor, JIMM, or EADSIM to conduct effectiveness and survivability analyses.
• Have experience in one or more of the following areas: air vehicle survivability analysis, electronic warfare analysis, simulation development, planning concept of operations, and end-to-end kill-chain analysis.
• Can work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and communicate sophisticated ideas directly with government civilians, military officers, and other contractors.
• Are skilled in conducting quantitative analysis, rapidly learning new and exciting concepts.
• Are able to obtain the associated required Special Access Program (SAP) level access.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret 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

Nice To Haves

• Have a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering, or a related area.
• Have used the aforementioned tools for conducting mission-level survivability and effectiveness analysis for combat aircraft and strike weapon systems.
• Have an active Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams in the evaluation of precision strike and/or air combat system effectiveness using an assortment of mission-level analysis tools with the goal of discovering useful data, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
• Provide technical thought leadership and task management to ensure high quality, insightful, and timely analysis.
• Mentor team members in the use of analysis tools and techniques, imparting technical knowledge to facilitate your team’s growth.
• Support the development of detailed task execution plans, describing task objectives, technical approach, schedule, products, staffing requirements, and other required resources
• Will have regular communication with our sponsors to provide technical recommendations and direction as well as develop and integrate analytical capabilities
• Have opportunities to engage in independent research projects that encourage creative solutions and reward initiative

Benefits

• 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.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees