WMD Intelligence Analyst

Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Reference Code: 101261.1072 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. WMD Intelligence Analyst Description:Job Description - Take a lead role in conducting studies, assessments and analyses to evaluate technical performance of systems for combating WMDs.Duties - Provide broad range of technical and policy support to APLs Combating WMD programs. Conduct studies to assess capabilities and risk. Apply systems engineering oversight to monitor and guide program initiatives and solutions. Provide subject matter technical expertise on potential terrorist use of improvised or stolen nuclear devices. Develop CONOPS, requirements in support of program initiatives. Maintain full and timely understanding of the relationships and the status and issues of JHU/APL radiological/nuclear programs for various sponsors. Serve as a key team member for development of the Homeland Protection Business Area, support ongoing efforts to create long-term impact on technology efforts in support of the Global War on Terror.Qualifications:Required - B.S./B.A. in technical domain or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to perform high-level, multi-organizational studies/analyses and technical assessments in the WMD/Counter-proliferation environment. Commitment to ensuring the success of the APL and the Homeland Protection Business Area. Excellent written/oral communication skills; ability to effectively articulate complex technical issues. Desired - Graduate degree. Proven track record in developing new programs. Extensive knowledge of and recognition within the nuclear counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism communities is highly desirable. Extensive knowledge of and ability to interact with APL business areas and Departments.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: 101261Company 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.