Chief Scientist Distributed Command and Control Branch (A3)

Description

Are you passionate about new command and control technologies that could eliminate the threat of air and missile attack on the US homeland, allies and forces around the world?

Are you excited to be a thought leader, mentor and lead investigator who enables a technical branch to innovate at the state of the art?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join the A3 Branch leadership team!

We are seeking a Branch Chief Scientist to provide thought leadership to the Distributed Command and Control Branch, with a significant focus on developing transformational command and control, cultivating challenging and rewarding command and control work within the Air & Missile Defense mission areas and driving the branch and sector technical direction.

As a Branch Chief Scientist, you will...

• Drive the Future - Be a thought leader for new science and technology initiatives for the Distributed Command and Control Branch in areas such as operationalizing artificial intelligence, distributed decision making and building warfighter and sponsor trust in complex algorithms. Lead and contribute to technical efforts, work with AMDS program management to engage sponsors (both S&T and acquisition), define the work packages and work with group supervisors to staff the work.
• Maintain Branch Technical Excellence - Provide technical thought leadership for key projects. Participate in technical reviews at key program milestones. Maintain knowledge of the state-of-the-art in command and control and underlying technologies. Collaborate with technical experts in the other AMDS branches and mission areas to keep the sector at the state of the art.
• Staff development - Mentor staff in the development of scientific and engineering proposals and in acting as effective principal investigators.
• IRAD - Work with branch leadership to continually improve the quality of IRAD, AMD Innovation Initiative and Project Catalyst proposals by defining, refining and executing a process consistent with the calls for proposals and the selection practices. Represent the A3 branch in the AMDS IRAD selection process.

Qualifications

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

A BS in electrical engineering, physics, math, computer science, or a related discipline

10+ years of professional experience.

Experience with developing and executing work with the S&T community

Experience interacting with and developing trusted relationships with both acquisition and S&T sponsors

Technical experience in command and control or and combat systems

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

About Us

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 at http : / / 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 contact Accommodations@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.

Minimum Rate

$102,500 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 Annually