The Information Fusion and Artificial Intelligence Group at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is looking for a technical leader to manage the Data Science, Analytics and Software (A4I-2) section. This role involves developing and applying algorithms in areas like artificial intelligence and data science to solve critical national challenges, specifically for warfighter execution of non-kinetic and hybrid engagement capabilities.
Requirements
- Have academic and/or work experience with one or more subject areas including data science, data engineering, software engineering, machine learning, optimization, and/or decision-making algorithms.
- Advocated for an activity to drive a novel solution to an existing problem.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff on a technical task.
- A PhD degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
- At least seven years’ professional experience in algorithm or software development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop multiple staff, and to cultivate relationships across organizational boundaries.
- Experience leading teams of 3+ staff.
Responsibilities
- Establish and evolve subject matter expertise across your section in data science, data engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and others as appropriate.
- Inspire and empower A4I-2 staff to continuously improve in all aspects of their careers.
- Identify and prioritize tasking that enables high impact for air and missile defense missions, provides growth opportunities for Section staff, and encourages the development of future leaders.
- Lead the pursuit of AMDS Program Development funds (IR&D, Propulsion Grants, B&P) within the Section to begin developing promising new technologies.
- Ensure the Section has the vital competencies and resources needed to meet the needs of sponsors and vision of the Group.
- Ensure the effective planning and execution of Section tasking.
- Provide direct support to the Group Supervisor for vision setting; strategy development; setting execution priorities; recruiting/hiring/training new staff; proposing technical work that aligns with Group interests, AMDS Program Manager interests, and staff interests; and reviewing all technical work performed in your Section to ensure quality and timely products.
Other
- Hold a Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
- Have at least five years of relevant professional technical experience.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills, and organizational skills.
- Are willing to assemble and grow a multifaceted team of scientists and engineers to tackle new engineering and scientific challenges.
- Hold an active Secret clearance, with an ability and willingness to attain a Top Secret clearance.
- Ability to travel less than 10% on the time for domestic non-local travel to support AMD programs is typical.
- Some additional local travel (within 50 mile radius of JHU/APL) to meet with sponsors, government labs, and contractors is expected.
- Some aspects of this position may occasionally require work hours in early mornings, evenings or weekends.
