Assistant Program Manager, Chemical and Biological Defeat

Are you passionate about Countering Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (C-CBRNE) threats?

Are you driven to advance C-CBRNE capabilities by integrating emerging technologies, such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing into operational solutions?

Do you understand the needs of CBRNE warfighters and intelligence analysts and have experience evaluating and transitioning new technologies through experimentation, demonstration, and operational assessment?

Have you built and maintained trusted relationships across the CWMD community?

Are you skilled at leading complex projects across multiple sponsors?



We are seeking an Assistant Program Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the pursuit, execution, and growth of APL's Chemical and Biological Defeat program. This program advances foundational CBRNE science, integrates, and evaluates emerging technologies through experimentation, develops prototype capabilities, and transitions innovative solutions to meet the operational needs of warfighters and analysts who are partnered across the interagency, including the Department of War (DoW) and the Intelligence Community (IC). The successful candidate will help sustain, build, and evolve a high-impact portfolio that strengthens our nation's ability to counter CBRNE threats.

We are a hardworking team of scientists and engineers focused on applying the latest advancements in science, technology, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative capabilities for the CBRNE and CWMD science & technology and mission execution communities. As a member of our team, you will build an environment that cultivates deep collaboration between the sponsor community, end users, and APL staff in order to best support the overall mission.

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• Your primary responsibility will be to serve as a partner for the Program Manager to manage the cost, schedule, and quality of APL efforts within the program portfolio.
• You will work with line management to form high-functioning cross-functional teams of technical, programmatic, and administrative experts to execute incoming tasks.
• You will represent APL as a trusted mission partner for the government's CBRNE and CWMD communities and cultivate high-integrity teams of APL's world-class experts to amplify and scale this trusted role.
• You will serve as a leader contributing to the strategy and future vision of APL's C-CBRNE Threats program area.
• You will form valued partnerships with other institutions, laboratories, and industry to understand the full range of capabilities available to sponsors.

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• Possess a Master's degree or higher
• Have 10+ years of experience working in technical, project, and program leadership positions within the chemical biological defense community.
• Are highly skilled in developing collaboration between technical scientists, engineers end users, and sponsors.
• Have experience communicating with all levels of staff and sponsors.
• Hold a Top Secret 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.

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• Have a depth of knowledge of the CWMD mission space and the operational groups that perform these missions
• Have consistently proven an ability to interact with Senior Government officials within the CBRNE Defense and CWMD enterprise.
• Have demonstrated success performing project and program management functions.
• Possess a PhD

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 of perspectives 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.

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 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 Accessibility@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.



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