Strategic Systems Programs Data Operations Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Are you interested in ensuring timely receipt, processing, analysis and distribution of strategic weapon system data? Would you enjoy collaborating with software developers to specify requirements, prioritize enhancements and direct the testing of data processing software? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. As a Data Operations Analyst you will... Support development of operational concepts and help lead a team to process data into analysis-ready (time-tagged, calibrated, transformed) formats for use by engineers at APL as well as by external contractors and government organizations. Liaison with software developers, analysts and software operators to specify requirements, prioritize enhancements and direct the testing of data processing software for use in the US and the UK. Act as a lead processor for shipboard and telemetry data. Support managing the receipt, processing flow, distribution, and archival of test data consistent with system data requirements, operational security, and test planning. Collaborate with analysts inside the Lab, as well as external contractors and government organizations to ensure data distribution requirements are met. Investigate, evaluate, report and propose solutions to data quality problems associated with data recording from the instrumentation systems and recording devices. Evaluate proposed subsystem and interface instrumentation changes to assess impact.

Requirements

Have a BS degree in a technical discipline, or 4+ years of relevant experience.
Have strong written and oral communication skills, to include technical writing.
Possess strong, independent skills for investigating and resolving problems.
Have software development and/or testing experience.
Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret 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 MS in related technical discipline.
Are knowledgeable about Trident data.
Have quality assurance experience.
Possess knowledge of security practices associated with handling classified materials.
Have prior project management or technical lead experience .
Hold an active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support development of operational concepts and help lead a team to process data into analysis-ready formats
Liaison with software developers, analysts and software operators to specify requirements, prioritize enhancements and direct the testing of data processing software
Act as a lead processor for shipboard and telemetry data. Support managing the receipt, processing flow, distribution, and archival of test data
Collaborate with analysts inside the Lab, as well as external contractors and government organizations to ensure data distribution requirements are met.
Investigate, evaluate, report and propose solutions to data quality problems associated with data recording from the instrumentation systems and recording devices.
Evaluate proposed subsystem and interface instrumentation changes to assess impact.