NC3 Systems Engineer & Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the advancement of the nation's nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems by influencing requirements, policy, acquisition, and technologies. The candidate will work directly with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, stationed in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include providing technical contributions and leadership in system acquisition and sustainment, overseeing studies, evaluating future NC3 systems for deficiencies and improvements, and conducting assessments of existing and new data sets. The role also involves architecting and implementing integration plans, conducting acquisition risk management analysis, and interacting with technical specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team. Detailed work will be documented in technical reports and presented to sponsors and stakeholders.

Requirements

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.
Willing and able to travel for sponsor visits and meetings while sitting primarily at the sponsor location at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
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.
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

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.

Responsibilities

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.