Decision Support Analyst/ APS I/ APS II

Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Reference Code: 50390 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Decision Support Analyst/ APS I/ APS II Description:Work with senior analysts to design and develop collaborative analysis exercises that: identify new system and operational requirements, develop new system or operational concepts, or evaluate alternative systems or concepts for acquisition programs.Provide direct technical support to collaborative analysis exercises to include the operation of electronic decision support tools and audio visual equipment, and documenting of exercise results in formal reports.Build and manage exercise registration websites, sharepoint sites, and perform other administrative tasks to support collaborative analysis exercises.Qualifications:Required: BS in Math, Engineering, Operational Analysis,or Operational Research. 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, operational, and problem-solving skills. Must be technically and analytically oriented. Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in interacting with sponsoring organizations and participants attending exercises. Must be able to present technical information to large audiences in an interactive setting. Strong report writing skills. Willingness to work on several concurrent projects and in a small team environment.Desired: MS degree. Experience with group decision support tools and processes. Familiarity with multi-criteria decision analysis.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 50390Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.