Operations Research/Undersea Systems Analyst

Penn State University • Benner Township, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, positive and quality-conscious Undersea System Analyst to join our Operations Research and Systems Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Operations Research is a multidisciplinary field in which a wide range of analytical methods are utilized to aid decision-making. The goal of our Operations Research and Systems Analysis group is to provide insightful analytic studies in support of Department of Defense and Intel Community (IC) customers, connecting physics, DoD operations, engineering, and mathematics to ensure that our national defense is maintained today and into the future. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will: Aggregate Subject Matter Expertise – work with a diverse group of experts, including Navy officers, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, to understand problems from many perspectives Execute analyses – plan an approach to a problem, develop models, execute models/simulations, and analyze results Perform concept assessments – assess future or current naval operations and/or systems engineering for conceptual systems Deliver results – clearly communicate results to stakeholders within the laboratory or to sponsors in the DoD or IC

Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include: Contributing to white papers and/or study plans Performing larger tasks individually or as part of a group Leading small tasks

Requirements

• Knowledge of computing languages or frameworks for scientific/engineering analysis such as C++, MATLAB, Simulink, R, or Python
• Creativity in problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from scientific and/or mathematical fields
• Ability to identify relationships between a system and its operational usage - logistics, planning, environmental, and risk factors
• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
• Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• None
• No prior relevant work experience required
• None

Nice To Haves

• Undersea systems and the ability to apply this experience to assess new concepts
• Modeling and simulation, particularly to resolve questions of interacting systems, applied physics, or mathematics
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Responsibilities

• Aggregate Subject Matter Expertise – work with a diverse group of experts, including Navy officers, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, to understand problems from many perspectives
• Execute analyses – plan an approach to a problem, develop models, execute models/simulations, and analyze results
• Perform concept assessments – assess future or current naval operations and/or systems engineering for conceptual systems
• Deliver results – clearly communicate results to stakeholders within the laboratory or to sponsors in the DoD or IC
• Contributing to white papers and/or study plans
• Performing larger tasks individually or as part of a group
• Leading small tasks

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level