Operations Research​/Undersea Systems Analyst

POSITION SPECIFICS

We are searching for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, positive and quality-conscious Undersea System Analyst to join our Operations Research and Systems Analysis Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Operations Research is a multidisciplinary field in which a wide range of analytical methods are utilized to aid decision-making. ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Aggregate Subject Matter Expertise - work with a diverse group of experts, including Navy officers, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, to understand problems from many perspectives
• Execute analyses - plan an approach to a problem, develop models, execute models/simulations, and analyze results
• Perform concept assessments - assess future or current naval operations and/or systems engineering for conceptual systems
• Deliver results - clearly communicate results to stakeholders within the laboratory or to sponsors in the DoD or IC

Additional responsibilities for the higher-level position include:

• Contributing to white papers and/or study plans
• Performing larger tasks individually or as part of a group
• Leading small tasks

• Knowledge of computing languages or frameworks for scientific/engineering analysis such as C++, MATLAB, Simulink, R, or Python
• Creativity in problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to absorb a broad array of information from scientific and/or mathematical fields
• Ability to identify relationships between a system and its operational usage - logistics, planning, environmental, and risk factors
• Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding
• Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audience
• Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture

• Undersea systems and the ability to apply this experience to assess new concepts
• Modeling and simulation, particularly to resolve questions of interacting systems, applied physics, or mathematics
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Your working location will be fully onsite, located in State College, PA. This position may require periodic travel to remote locations in support of meetings.

• If filled as R&D Engineer
  - Simulation and Modeling (ARL) - Intermediate Professional:
  Bachelor's Degree
  - Engineering or Science; 2+ years of relevant experience;
  Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None
• If filled as R&D Engineer
  - Simulation and Modeling (ARL) - Professional:
  Bachelor's Degree
  - Engineering or Science;
  No prior relevant work experience required;
  Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

For further information on ARL, visit our web site .psu.edu.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $.

Salary Structure
- Information on Penn State's salary structure.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional…