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Are you seeking an opportunity to integrate affordability into the design of systems?
Do you enjoy the challenge of interpreting and organizing data into a structured analytic framework?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!
We are seeking an Affordability Analyst/Data Scientist to help develop robust cost estimates and perform timely affordability analysis in support of DoD / US Govt. Sponsors. Significant tasks will include the collection, normalization and relation of cost and parametric data in order to generate credible and defendable cost estimates.
You'll be joining a hardworking team of analysts who incorporate affordability and cost considerations into the critical solutions to the critical challenges our nation faces. As a member of our team, you will contribute to important trade space studies (Analysis of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses), Cost and Schedule Risk Assessments, and affordability studies (Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Total Ownership Costs).
As an Affordability Analyst/Data Scientist, you will...
Be responsible for aggregating cost and parametric data of government projects through both structured (DAMIR, CADE, VAMOSC, USASpending.gov) and unstructured (open source web searches, domain expert interviews) research in order to improve upon existing or generate new and innovative cost estimating relationships.
Contribute to studies that quantify best value assessments through affordability analysis, decision frameworks, data visualization, feasibility analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
Learn to build cost estimates integrating statistical analysis, modeling and simulation, cost databases, and expert opinion in Excel, ACEIT, Price Trueplanning, etc.
Collaborate with APL staff from all sectors and departments on technical studies across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains.
Qualifications
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Have a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent years of professional level experience.
- Have proven experience organizing data into flexible, scalable, and reusable structures and performing comprehensive data analysis.
- Have knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package (R, Stata, SAS, JMP, Python, MATLAB, CO$TAT, @RISK, etc.).
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a 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.
- Have a Master's degree, or Ph.D, in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cost Estimating or Economics.
- Have a certification related to cost analysis (DAWIA or CCEA).
- Have domain expertise in creating data analysis dashboards through Shiny, Python, JavaScript, CSS, Visual Basic, Tableau, etc.
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.
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. Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.