Section Supervisor - Modeling and Analytics; KAT

Modeling And Analytics Section Supervisor

Do you enjoy building, mentoring, coaching, and leading collaborative technical teams? Are you interested in quantitatively assessing how various types of sensors and sources of data can be fused to generate impactful information for long range fires, counter-kill chain and battle management applications? Do you possess a deep technical proficiency in modeling and analysis of complex, interacting systems-of-systems at the mission level?

Are you ready to lead a cadre of mission analysts engaged with advancing US defense capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISRT) or Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2)? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative, collaborative, and enthusiastic leader to provide technical and line leadership for the Modeling and Analytics section (KAT-01) of the ISR and Targeting and Applications Group (KAT) in the Force Projection Sector (FPS). KAT serves as the Laboratory's premier engine for transforming cutting-edge ISRT and BMC2 concepts into combat-ready kill-chain and counter-kill-chain capabilities. The group integrates high-fidelity modeling and analytics, software interfaces and Dev Ops, operations and threat characterization, rapid prototyping, and integrated test and experimentation to address the most demanding capability gaps for the Joint Force.

KAT designs and develops interoperable, end-to-end autonomous and distributed kill-chain architectures and rigorously evaluates them through realistic, Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) focused test environments and field experimentation to ensure successful technology transition. Through this work, the group enables warfighters to achieve and sustain dominance in contested environments across the full spectrum of conflict.

Core competencies of KAT-01 include applying mission level simulation environments to explore concepts of operations, predict performance, and inform future concepts and architectures. Additionally, incorporating real-world data into M&S environments to enhance and evolve modeling capabilities.

Provide Technical Leadership:

• Deliver technical guidance and oversight across the full portfolio of the section's technical activities to ensure effective planning and execution.
• Use mission level modeling and simulation tools, such as AFSIM or CLCSIM, to evaluate and improve ISR&T and BMC2 concepts, sensor architectures, and kill chain performance.
• Promote innovation and ensure high standards of excellence in M&S and analysis products.

Develop the Section:

• Supervise and support a hybrid (staff located at Laurel, MD and across multiple sites in Colorado) section of approximately 6+ technical staff members.
• Coach, mentor, and guide staff, including performance feedback, goal setting, and supporting advancement and recognition.
• Connect staff with opportunities for growth, leadership and mission impact.
• Implement initiatives that foster a productive, supportive, and engaging team culture for local and remote staff.

Shape Strategy:

• Collaborate with group leadership to set priorities, make key decisions, and evolve and communicate the group vision and strategy.
• Proactively identify talent needs, lead recruiting and hiring efforts, and ensure effective onboarding of new staff.
• Establish and execute a section strategy focused on positioning your team to provide impactful modeling and simulation contributions to Precision Strike missions and cross-APL initiatives.

Support Group Operations:

• Support the Group Supervisor and Assistant Group Supervisors on group functions including labor planning, resource planning, facility management, and security guidance.
• Implement and engage in initiatives to make the workplace environment productive, stimulating, and fun.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with FPS leadership responsibilities and expectations.

Qualifications

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

• Have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field.
• Have at least five years of relevant work experience in modeling, simulation and analysis, including significant experience in a lead role.
• Have proficiency using MATLAB, and/or Python for analysis on Linux operating systems.
• Have technical expertise in one or more of the following areas (or similar): sensor and data fusion, RF physics and sensors, EO/IR sensors, communications networks, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, tracking.
• Have domain knowledge in some of the following areas: ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community;
  Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2, and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems, weapon platforms and systems, and communications networks.
• Have strong inter-personal and written communications skills.
• Have strong coaching and mentoring skills and motivation.
• Have…