National Security Analysis Operations Executive

Description The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, is seeking an Operations Executive for the National Security Analysis Department.
Job Summary: Serve as the Operations Executive (OE) for the National Security Analysis Department (NSAD), a key member of the NSAD Executive Leadership Team (ELT), with direct line management responsibility for the Department’s business, finance, facility, and administrative functions.
Provide transformational leadership for the OE organization in both supporting and leading initiatives that enable the long-term strategies of NSAD.
Duties: Oversee NSAD business, financial, facility and administrative functions.
Develop and submit annual Operating and Long Range Plans, Capital Investment Plans, the Department’s Rate Package submittals, and other requested financial plans.
Prepare the Department’s quarterly Director's Office Reviews.
Review proposals, AD Letters, purchase requisitions, deficit spend requests, and anticipatory costs.
Oversee the planning and allocation of the Department’s annual fee budget, prioritizing its usage among business and staff needs.
Oversee the Department’s processes for developing and requesting capital and overhead budgets.
(30%) Serve as a principal advisor to the Department Head and Executive Leadership Team on all business, financial, facility, and general administrative matters impacting the Department.
Develop Department policies, and oversee the Department's activities associated with space allocation and planning, property administration, publications, graphics and library/archival services.
Have direct line responsibility for leading, managing, and developing the Business Analysis and Operations and the Cyber Security and Technical Collaborative Centers groups and the Scientific and Technical Intelligence Liaison Office.
(25%) Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, and support strategic planning and strategy execution efforts for the Department.
Lead the development of the OE organization in taking on new and highly impactful roles in leading and supporting critical elements of the NSAD Strategy, with early emphasis on increasing visibility into NSAD operations and application of AI and automation technologies to reduce repetitive task workloads.
(25%) Provide Department level oversight of salary administration, Special Achievement Awards, ELT administration (e.
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, time card, travel, approvals), and other NSAD level administrative approvals.
(10%) Serve as the Department's representative on the APL Operations Forum, with responsibility for making decisions on behalf of the Department.
Serve on relevant Laboratory committees.
(10%) Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.
Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have.
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A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a business or technical field.
At least seven years of proven experience in business management or administrative services, with positions of increasing responsibility.
Management experience at the Program Manager level, Group level, or their equivalent.
A solid understanding of FFRDC/UARC business practices and applicable government regulations.
A broad knowledge of FFRDC/UARC culture, and familiarity with analytic challenges in the national security arena.
Direct experience in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of business data.
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative management approaches and experience in change management.
Demonstrated strength in working with and managing teams.
Excellent communications, analytical, and organizational skills.
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.
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citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have.
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A Masters degree (MBA or above).
Direct knowledge of APL operations and business practices.
Working knowledge of government funding processes.
Experience reforming and streamlining business practices.
Experience with business analytics including dashboarding programs like Power BI.
Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.
While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture.
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.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas.
Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.
APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.
jhuapl.
edu/careers.
About Us APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas.
In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.
edu.
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