Operations Research/Undersea Systems Analyst

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for self-motivated, detail-oriented, positive, and quality-conscious Undersea System Analysts to join our Operations Research and Systems Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), Penn State. Operations Research is a multidisciplinary field in which a wide range of analytical methods are utilized to aid decision-making. 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 Manage Groups of Engineers – track and lead the technical performance of 1–3 Research and Development (R&D) Engineers Develop Action Plans – resolve questions about complex or ill-defined systems and deliver concrete findings and guidance to customers 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 Department of Defense (DoD) or Intel Community (IC) Pursue Future Work – identify and help achieve future work opportunities by writing and presenting proposals to DoD and IC sponsors

Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams of 3–10 members, including R&D engineers, engineering support specialists, HR, and IT personnel Provide input to strategic planning for the department

Requirements

• Computing languages or frameworks for scientific/engineering analysis such as C++, MATLAB, Simulink, R, or Python
• Creativity in environments where the problem is not initially well-defined
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from scientific and/or mathematical fields
• Demonstrated ability to identify relationships between a system and its operational usage - logistics, planning, environmental, and risk factors
• Demonstrated ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
• 14+ years of relevant experience (for Senior Professional)
• 5+ years of relevant experience (for Advanced Professional)
• U.S. citizen

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
• Demonstrated experience in task management for small teams
• 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
• Manage Groups of Engineers – track and lead the technical performance of 1–3 Research and Development (R&D) Engineers
• Develop Action Plans – resolve questions about complex or ill-defined systems and deliver concrete findings and guidance to customers
• 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 Department of Defense (DoD) or Intel Community (IC)
• Pursue Future Work – identify and help achieve future work opportunities by writing and presenting proposals to DoD and IC sponsors
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams of 3–10 members, including R&D engineers, engineering support specialists, HR, and IT personnel
• Provide input to strategic planning for the department

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees