Section Supervisor - Future Concepts & Technology Policy Analysis Section

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-looking analytic leader to serve as Section Supervisor for Future Concepts & Technology Policy Analysis section within the Strategic Analysis and Integration Group (JAI) of the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD). This role leads a multidisciplinary section focused on understanding how emerging technologies may change what missions are possible and how policy plays a role in their adoption.
The section uses data-driven methods to conduct forecasting and future scenario development—often in collaboration with the Adversary and Intel Analysis Section—to assess future concepts and capabilities in the context of operational and institutional realities. They conduct net assessments to examine the impact of new technologies and capabilities on strategic considerations such as resilience,deterrence and escalation dynamics. The team will increasingly use AI-enabled tools to support synthesis needed to conduct analyses.
The Section Supervisor will oversee and develop analysts who conduct future scenario development, technology and capability analysis, and policy-informed strategic assessments. This role integrates data-driven analysis with creative, forward thinking, and requires close collaboration across other NSAD teams. The supervisor will play a critical role in advancing data-informed approaches, ensuring the team can reason with incomplete data and appropriately bound uncertainty to execute the analyses.

Requirements

• Have a Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field such as operations research, physical sciences, engineering, economics, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Have experience conducting or leading national security analyses, particularly those involving future concepts, emerging technologies, or policy considerations.
• Have project leadership experience for an analysis team from formulation to completion of a direct task - this should include determination of analytical approach, team building, sponsor engagements and conveying analytical results.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior sponsors and stakeholders.
• Have demonstrated collaboration skills and sound judgment in complex, ambiguous analytic environments.
• Are willing and able to travel to the Pentagon on an occasional basis.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level 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.

Nice To Haves

• Have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant analytic or technical discipline.
• Have prior supervisory experience or demonstrated experience leading or mentoring multidisciplinary analytic teams.
• Have experience advancing data-driven or AI-enabled analytic approaches
• Have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and retain a multidisciplinary team of analysts conducting future concepts, emerging technology, and policy-focused analyses while also providing technical and managerial leadership to the team.
• Guide the development of future scenarios, forecasting products, and strategic assessments that inform senior decision-makers.
• Ensure the timeliness and quality of the analysts’ work—to include their analytic approach, their interactions with colleagues, sponsors, and project team members, and their written and presentation products.
• Mentor and coach section members; Work with the analysts individually and collectively to further develop their skills and grow the capability and capacity of the section.
• Lead adoption of new analytic methods, workflows, and AI-enabled tools, balancing innovation with analytic integrity and sponsor trust.
• Serve as a technical contributor on selected efforts, leading by example in analytic rigor, integration, and communication.
• Assist higher-level managers and mission area partners with strategic planning and the development of new business initiatives.
• Assist higher-level managers with staff and task planning, interviewing and hiring, and integrated investment and capital planning.
• Conduct performance coaching throughout the year with section staff.

Benefits

• 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.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager