Intelligent Combat Platforms Assistant Program Manager
Full Time
Laurel, MD 20723
Posted
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Do you love to combine cutting-edge artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, tactical aircraft and counter-air weapons to revolutionize air combat to achieve air dominance?
Are you searching for important work in the security of the nation by performing groundbreaking analyses, providing technical expertise, and creating a vision and strategy for air dominance in an age of proliferated unmanned autonomous vehicles?
Are you passionate about building and leading dynamic teams, problem solving, and paying attention to technical detail?
Do you like contributing to the DARPA Air Combat Evolution project, the AFRL Golden Horde project, the TRMC TACE project, and/or the F-35 Fighter project?
If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an Intelligent Combat Platforms (ICP) Assistant Program Manager (APM) to help us establish national leadership in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, platforms and weapons systems development and related science and technology (S&T) research. The ICP APM will assist in managing the planning, execution, and sponsor interaction, and establish the strategic vision to identify and mature disruptive capabilities to revolutionize air combat. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts working on ground-breaking solutions for complex challenges. As a member of our team, you will be a key component of the Air Dominance Program Area and play an active role keeping executive leaders informed of portfolio progress and status.
As the Intelligent Combat Platforms Assistant Program Manager (ICP APM)...
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
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 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.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
Do you love to combine cutting-edge artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, tactical aircraft and counter-air weapons to revolutionize air combat to achieve air dominance?
Are you searching for important work in the security of the nation by performing groundbreaking analyses, providing technical expertise, and creating a vision and strategy for air dominance in an age of proliferated unmanned autonomous vehicles?
Are you passionate about building and leading dynamic teams, problem solving, and paying attention to technical detail?
Do you consider yourself a highly motivated leader who can enable team success?
Do you like contributing to the DARPA Air Combat Evolution project, the AFRL Golden Horde project, the TRMC TACE project, and/or the F-35 Fighter project?
If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking an Intelligent Combat Platforms (ICP) Assistant Program Manager (APM) to help us establish national leadership in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, platforms and weapons systems development and related science and technology (S&T) research. The ICP APM will assist in managing the planning, execution, and sponsor interaction, and establish the strategic vision to identify and mature disruptive capabilities to revolutionize air combat. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, developers, and analysts working on ground-breaking solutions for complex challenges. As a member of our team, you will be a key component of the Air Dominance Program Area and play an active role keeping executive leaders informed of portfolio progress and status.
Candidates with leadership experience from all technical fields are encouraged to apply. The ability to work with a wide and diverse set of independent performers, maintain communications with multiple stakeholders, and adapt in a dynamic environment is far more important than experience with AI systems.
As the Intelligent Combat Platforms Assistant Program Manager (ICP APM)...
- Your primary responsibility will be to manage the execution of our ICP vision and position the program to provide critical contributions across the ICP domain;
- You will 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;
- You will develop and sustain APL relationships with DoD sponsors and relevant stakeholders;
- You will grow a portfolio of critical tasks that includes analytical studies, autonomy development, operations analysis, AI research, test and evaluation, and systems engineering projects consistent with the Precision Strike Mission Area's vision and strategy;
- You will 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;
- You will ensure that deliverables meet sponsor expectations and project execution is within schedule and budget constraints;
- You will leverage and coordinate across APL sectors, applying innovation for the range of technology development associated with ICP activities;
- You will strengthen the APL role as trusted agent in Service unique and Joint programs;
- You will apply your technical skills to contribute to the success of projects working under the direction of the project or technical lead;
- You will maintain and continue to mature your technical acumen in AI/ML, autonomy, unmanned systems, tactical aircraft and weapons, and related technologies;
- You will provide direction that establishes program priorities and cultivates team building within APL, with the program sponsors, and with sponsor supporting organizations;
- You will nurture a trusted relationship within the APL mission areas and inter-sector community (e.g. other program managers, technical leaders, group supervisors, and support staff);
- You will mentor key project leaders for career growth in project and program management;
- You will oversee and coordinate with line management to select, train, and mentor project and technical leads; and
- You will execute FPS Leadership Accountability Expectations consistent with APL’s Leadership Attributes: http://FPSLeadership.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
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Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical discipline such as engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, operations research;
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Have relevant experience working in autonomy development, unmanned systems, tactical aircraft and weapons, and related technologies;
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Have demonstrated experience effectively managing projects and delivering contractual deliverables that are high-quality, on-time, and on-budget.
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Are skilled in forming strong, trusted relationships with sponsors and interact effectively with high level DoD military and civilian leaders;
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Have excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills;Have the ability to travel frequently to Eglin AFB, NAS Pax River, Washington DC, and/or other sponsor organizations and work in closed areas as needed;
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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...
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Have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline and/or Technical Management (or equivalent)
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Have experience leading projects in support of the S&T community such as DARPA, OSD, AFRL, ONR, and ARL
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Have experience leading projects that included implementing AI algorithms in physical systems
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Are knowledge of the air domain to include platforms, weapons, and near peer threat systems
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Are knowledge of and relationships with the Navy, Army, and Air Force platforms, weapons, unmanned systems, and AI/ML community
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Are knowledge of APL programmatic, fiscal, and technical environment;
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 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.
About Us
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are 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. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
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