Job Description

Do you have the energy and curiosity to seek, tackle and create opportunities to solve the Nations hardest cyber and intelligence challenges?

Are you searching for important work in cyberspace operations?

Do you like contributing to high impact work to support the intelligence community?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a computer scientist, systems engineer or cyber security specialist to help us develop business strategies, technical concepts and high impact capabilities for the National Security Agency and intelligence community partners. You’ll be joining a hardworking team of program managers and engineers who are responsible for generating impactful work in the cyber and intelligence domains! We strive to foster an environment of innovation through the application of science and technology to operational challenges. As a member of our team, you will contribute to crafting a culture of innovation by developing new business opportunities for the intelligence community supporting intelligence, analysis, cyber and information operations. Our team values teamwork and commitment!

As the Cyber Technologies Program Manager you will…

• Your primary responsibility will be to develop new strategic initiatives and business opportunities to compliment and in support of the Program Management team in the Cyber Operations and Intelligence Program Area, to include development of strategies, technical concepts and high impact capabilities for the National Security Agency, intelligence community and military partners.
• You will build and pursue new business initiatives, aligned with the program area strategy through regular interactions with existing sponsors and opportunities with new sponsors across the cyber operations and intelligence communities.
• You will drive sponsor engagements through strategic planning of projects, ideas and concepts that will address critical, known, challenges in the sponsors' domain.
• You will work with the enterprise to manage and execute successful contracts.
• You will oversee projects with strategic impact to the program area and find opportunities to apply research and science to the sponsors' hard problems.
• You will provide leadership in the program area by mentoring project managers, participating in and driving strategic initiatives and contributing to the overall Cyber Operations and Intelligence strategy for AOS.

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

• Possess a Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Have 10+ years of experience working with cybersecurity or cyber operations.
• Have 15 or more years managing programs or projects.
• Are PMP or DAWIA certified
• Are skilled in data science, machine learning, cyber network analysis, cyber operations and/or systems engineering
• Hold an active TS/SCI+Poly. 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 an additional degree or professional experience in cyber, mathematics or data science.
• Have 15+ years of experience working with cyber operations, cyber analysis, tool development and tactics.

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.

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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