Description Do you love to organize and coordinate complex projects, ensuring smooth operations? Are you searching for important work in operations management, where efficiency and collaboration are key? Are you passionate about problem-solving, streamlining processes, and keeping teams aligned? Do you like contributing to projects that require precision, adaptability, and strong communication across diverse groups? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to champion our National Security Analysis Department’s extensive project portfolio. You will play a crucial role in orchestrating the lifecycle of multifaceted programs, thriving in dynamic settings, and consistently delivering superior outcomes. Your expertise in coordinating logistics, managing deliverables, and ensuring operational efficiency will be vital to our success. As a member of our team, you will contribute to mission-critical initiatives that drive impactful solutions in national security. You will be joining a dedicated team of analysts, strategists, and experts who collaborate to solve complex challenges. We are passionate about precision, innovation, and the seamless execution of high-stakes projects. Our team is committed to fostering a collaborative and solutions-driven work environment, where adaptability and excellence are valued. As an Operations Coordinator, your primary tasks will include: Program Management: You will oversee the documentation process, including SOWs, TTORs, security forms, and comprehensive reports, ensuring all details are up-to-date and accurately reflect project specifications. Operational Liaison: Acting as the primary contact for projects, you will ensure seamless communication between technical teams, administrative staff, and stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration and efficiency. Project Coordination: From logistics for incoming visitors and workshops to managing timelines and deliverables, you will ensure all aspects of the projects align with strategic goals. Documentation and Compliance: You will manage sensitive data with the utmost discretion and adhere to strict compliance standards, playing a key role in the security and integrity of project operations. What makes you a perfect fit: Experience: You hold a bachelor’s degree and bring at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrating a profound capability in project coordination and stakeholder management. Technical Savvy: Your familiarity with advanced security protocols and proficiency in digital tools for project management (e.g., SharePoint, Box) set you apart. Team Player: You can be counted on to support the team when needed. You work well with different personalities and anticipate needs and takes action without being asked. Clearance Requirements: You possess or are eligible to obtain a necessary security clearance, ensuring compliance with national security standards. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Possess a Bachelor's (BA/BS) or Master’s (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, International Relations, National Security Studies, Communications, or another related field. Have at least five years of relevant experience in program and project coordination within government, defense, or national security sectors, managing documentation, classified information, compliance, logistics, archival systems, and project closeout processes. Are skilled in program coordination, logistics and meeting management, document control, stakeholder engagement, security compliance, quality assurance, and project management tools like SharePoint, Box, and Microsoft Office Suite. Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date 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. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... Have... Experience working with national security, intelligence, or defense agencies. A degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, National Security Studies, or Business Administration. Expertise in classified document handling and security protocols. Proficiency in advanced project management software and data analysis tools. Are... A strong communicator, actively listening, expressing ideas clearly, and ensuring alignment on goals. Reliable and accountable, following through on commitments, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of tasks. Adaptable and flexible, embracing change, innovation, and problem-solving in dynamic environments. Proactive and initiative-driven, anticipating needs, taking action, and offering solutions. Detail-oriented and organized, managing multiple projects efficiently while ensuring compliance. A collaborative team player, supporting teammates, valuing collective success, and fostering a positive work culture. Trustworthy and respectful, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and strong professional relationships. 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 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 http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us 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 of perspectives, 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 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. Minimum Rate $58,700 Annually Maximum Rate $146,300 Annually