Job Description

Are you passionate about developing Airborne Electronic Attack techniques, tactics and procedures to support current or near term operations?

Are you skilled at building and leading dynamic teams, problem solving, and paying attention to technical detail?

Are you looking to have an impact on the security of the nation by performing groundbreaking analyses, providing technical expertise, and striving to achieve a vision and strategy?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a Navy Airborne Electronic Warfare Operations Program Manager to help us establish national leadership in electronic warfare technologies and tactics development. The Navy Airborne Electronic Warfare Operations Program Manager is responsible for planning, execution, sponsor interaction, and establishing the strategic vision for APL’s role in advanced airborne electronic warfare and related studies.

You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts working on ground-breaking solutions for complex challenges. As a member of our team, you will be a key component of the Electronic Warfare Program Area and play an active role keeping executive leaders informed of portfolio progress and status.

As a Program Manager, you will...

• Establish a vision to position the program to provide critical contributions across the electronic warfare functional domains.
• Develop and sustain APL relationships with DoD sponsors and relevant stakeholders; Work with sponsors to conceive, develop, plan and execute new Navy Airborne EW Operations initiatives. (This will include monthly local travel to Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD.)
• Provide and conduct thought leadership activities to ensure a complete understanding of sponsors’ critical needs and current and future challenges, shape analytic work, and make technical contributions where appropriate and as a logical extension of APL’s strengths.
• Actively manage projects, execute project funding, and process associated Task Assignments (TA), proposals, and supporting documentation in accordance with APL policies and government contracting regulations.
• Ensure that deliverables meet sponsor expectations and project execution is within schedule and budget constraints.
• Provide direction that establishes program priorities and cultivates team building within APL, with the program sponsors, and with sponsor supporting organizations.
• Oversee and coordinate with line management to select, train, and mentor project and technical leads.
• Execute FPS Leadership Accountability Expectations consistent with APL’s Leadership Attributes: http://FPSLeadership.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline such as engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, operations research.
• Have extensive, relevant experience working with electronic warfare, aircraft, Navy kill-chains, and/or related technologies.
• Can demonstrate understanding of systems engineering, design optimization, and modeling and simulation practices.
• Have the ability to form strong, trusted relationships with sponsors and interact effectively with high-level DoD military and civilian leaders.
• Possess excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate effective project management and/or team leadership experience.
• Are able to travel to government and industry sites on a monthly basis, or as needed - Patuxent River Naval Air Station and National Capital Region being the primary locations.

• Hold an active TS/SCI security 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.

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You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master’s degree, or Ph.D., in a relevant technical discipline and/or Technical Management (or equivalent).
• Are a recognized expert across multiple domains including electronic warfare mission planning, EW analysis, design, testing, and EW kill-chains.
• Possess knowledge of APL programmatic, fiscal, and technical environment.
• Have operational tactical aviation experience in USN/USMC or USAF.
• Have been cleared for highly classified programs.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. 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.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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