Assistant Group Supervisor - ISR and Targeting Technology (KAU)

Are you searching for an opportunity to make profound, enduring, and positive changes to a key organizational unit, its people's careers, and its work environment?

Do you want to lead, develop new leaders, cultivate collaboration, and build and inspire teams?

Do you have expertise in scientific and engineering fields related to ISR sensor data processing that you want to apply to critical challenges in Force Projection missions?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our leadership team in the ISR and Targeting Technology Group (KAU)

within the Force Projection Sector (FPS) at APL.

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and enthusiastic leader to partner closely with the group supervisor (GS) on technical oversight, strategic planning, workforce building, and work environment shaping. You will help guide and strengthen our multidisciplinary team of 40+ scientists, engineers, and analysts supporting leading-edge programs in FPS and other sectors for DoD and IC customers. You will collaborate with the group's chief scientist and chief engineer as recognized technical thought leaders in the group.

Our team performs innovative research, development, analysis, and testing of next-generation ISR and targeting capabilities and advanced technologies that revolutionize the US military's ability to find, track, and neutralize land, maritime, and air threats in an increasingly complex battlefield environment. Our scientists, engineers, and analysts apply a broad range of disciplines such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments.

As the Assistant Group Supervisor of the ISR and Targeting Technology Group (KAU),

• Your role will encompass technical oversight, technical execution as a contributor, strategic planning, workforce building, and work environment shaping.
• You will provide technical guidance and oversight across the full portfolio of the group's technical activities to ensure effective planning and execution, promote innovation, and ensure standards of excellence.
• You will partner with the GS to set priorities and make key decisions.
• You will partner with the GS to develop and communicate group vision and strategy.
• You will foster strategic alliances, communication, and outreach across the lab as well as in the external community.
• You will mentor and coach the staff, lead career development initiatives, and connect staff with opportunities for growth and impact.
• You will proactively identify talent needs and lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.
• You will lead initiatives to make the workplace environment productive, stimulating, and fun.
• You will partner with the GS on all aspects of group administration including compensation, labor planning, resource planning, facility management, and security guidance.
• You will support FPS, KA branch, and PSMA strategic, business development, and leadership/staff development initiatives. You will serve as an active member of the relevant PSMA Focus Area Collaboration Team (FACT), including contributing to strategy development, investment planning, and cross-program coordination.
• You will perform duties in a manner consistent with FPS leadership responsibilities and expectations (http://FPSLeadership).

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

• Have a Master's degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field.
• Have at least seven years of relevant work experience in a technical field.
• Have domain expertise in some of the following areas: sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Have domain knowledge in some of the following areas: ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community; Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2, and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems, weapon platforms and systems, and communications networks.
• Have strong inter-personal and written communications skills.
• Have strong coaching and mentoring skills and motivation.
• Have skills and experience leading teams and complex technical efforts.
• Have the ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Have the ability to multi-task, support multiple, concurrent projects, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Are willing and able to work a portion of the time in secure, closed areas and travel occasionally to government sites and contractor facilities (local and non-local).
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI 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.

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

• Have a Doctorate degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field.
• Have at least ten years of relevant work experience, or significant internship experience, in a relevant technical field.
• Have previous line management experience at section supervisor or above.
• Have experience in team building, leadership development, cultivating strong relationships and collaborations across organizational boundaries, and making major contributions to solving critical national problems.
• Hold an active TS/SCI-level security clearance.

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 of perspectives 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 athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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 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 contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

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.