Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about analysis and finding creative approaches to develop solutions for critical challenges facing US National Security?

 

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, History, International Studies, Intelligence Studies, Psychology, Operations Analysis, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or other relevant disciplines, we’d love to have you join our team!

 

The National Security Analysis Department conducts operational analysis in the context of military missions of critical challenges to US national security using techniques from multiple disciplines. These challenges are difficult and typically lack straightforward approaches; thus they require in-depth analysis to identify their underlying drivers and creative approaches to develop solutions. Examples of the types of problems that NSAD addresses include:

 

• How might an emerging adversary capability change the way U.S. forces operate?
• What means do adversaries use to influence foreign countries, and how can we assess those activities and develop countermeasures? 
• How can the intelligence community better gather and analyze data about critical supply chains?
• How might the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies change the way the military operates?
• How could climate change impact future military operations?
• How should the military services make investment decisions about emerging technologies?
• In what ways do new technologies challenge existing laws and policies (e.g. legal consideration for autonomous systems), and how can tech-driven analysis help address policy challenges?
• How can internationally observed cyber norms improve relationships with our adversaries?
• What time critical targeting capabilities enable deterrence?
• How can we better understand whether implementation of a new technology will be escalatory in the view of our adversaries?
• Would further expansion of NATO countries deter or encourage Russian and Chinese aggression?
• Geostrategic Posture: What is the right mix of offensive capabilities vs. defensive capabilities?

Qualifications

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

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Political Science, Economics, History, International Studies, Intelligence Studies, Psychology, Operations Analysis, or other relevant technical disciplines.
• Knowledge with quantitative research methods and visualizing data or qualitative research methods with visualizing concepts.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative and is self-directed.
• Have a curiosity and appetite for exploring and solving hard problems.
• Are able to obtain a Secret security 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… 

• Experience working with government, particularly with Department of Defense or Intelligence Community
• A reading proficiency in European or Asian languages.

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.

 

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.

Minimum Rate

$21.90 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$46.45 Hourly

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