Advanced Kill Chain Program Manager

Are you a leader who is passionate about developing and implementing new concepts and capabilities to support targeting at scale?

Are you skilled at building and leading dynamic teams, solving problems, and driving technical rigor toward urgent operational problems?

Are you looking to have an impact in national security by delivering groundbreaking prototypes of new systems while 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 driven Program Manager to lead and manage APL tasking for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) Program Area. The ISR&T Program Area aggressively pursues activities that employ advanced technology, afford opportunities to build prototypes, and are explored through experiments in realistic and operationally relevant environments. The Advanced Kill Chains Program Manager (PM) is a focal point for various sponsors advancing the state of the art of long range fires. This PM will be responsible for developing tasking, managing staffing and project schedules, and providing leadership and direction to staff assigned to analytic and prototype development efforts.

The ideal candidate will establish a vision and plan to capture Advanced Kill Chains efforts, work with the program area team to realign efforts and guide their execution to deliver critical contributions to the Government. You will manage and grow an experienced project management and multi-disciplined engineering team. You will develop and execute a strategy to enable the Mission Area Strategic Vectors of continuous universal targeting and control red perception and will identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration. External engagement will be required across a wide-range of DoD sponsors and industry organizations, focusing especially on the Joint Long Range Kill Chains Organization (JLO). Within APL, the Advanced Kill Chains program spans multiple sectors, mission areas, and program areas requiring extensive coordination with various program leaders across the Laboratory. Thought leadership and the ability to address critical challenges with impactful analytic approaches will be key in this role.

As the Advanced Kill Chains Program Manager, you will...

• Establish a vision to position the program to provide critical contributions across the ISR&T functional domains.
• Develop and sustain APL relationships with DoD sponsors and relevant stakeholders.
• Grow a portfolio of critical tasks that includes analytical studies, impactful research and development projects, critical digital systems engineering, and prototype development activities consistent with the Precision Strike Mission Area's vision and strategy.
• 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.
• Leverage and coordinate across APL sectors, applying innovation for the range of technology development associated with ISR&T activities.
• Strengthen the APL role as trusted agent in Service unique and Joint programs.
• Apply your technical skills to chip in to the success of projects working under the direction of the project or technical lead.
• Maintain and continue to mature your technical acumen in the functional disciplines of weapon systems and related technologies.
• Provide direction that establishes program priorities and cultivates team building within APL, with the program sponsors, and with sponsor supporting organizations.
• Nurture a trusted relationship within the APL mission areas and intersecting community (e.g. other program managers, technical leaders, group supervisors, and support staff).
• Mentor key project leaders for career growth in project and program management.
• Oversee and coordinate with line management to select, train, and mentor project and technical leads; and,
• 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 engineering or another technical field with at least five years of relevant experience in leading technical development activities.
• Have previous experience with ISR capabilities (ranging from tactical to national) and an understanding of the data processing and fusion considerations associated with them.
• Have a strong understanding of project and program management best practices.
• Possess good analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills; Are a good communicator and a collaborative leader.
• Are able to cultivate impactful relationships and work collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior personnel and potential sponsors.
• 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 Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering, physics, math or another related field.
• Have experience in system-of-systems engineering and live fires execution.
• Previous experience working on technical aspects of Long Range Fires and Over-the-Horizon Targeting to include the technical efforts currently being executed by the Advanced Kill Chains Program.
• Have experience working with the Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Intelligence Community in the development of Long-Range Targeting capabilities.
• Have experience in software development, testing, and evaluation.

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.