Description Do you enjoy working as part of a team while orchestrating business, program, and logistical solutions to enable some of the Nation's most interesting technology research? Do you enjoy working on challenging projects in a dynamic work environment? Do you have the ability to work on diverse tasks ranging from assisting with program management to financial analysis to processing expense reports? Do you possess strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and teaming skill sets? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)! As the Operations Coordinator in the National Security Space Mission Area in the Space Exploration Sector (SES), you will oversee and manage daily activities and operations for the mission area in El Segundo, California. You will ensure seamless execution of strategy, facilitate the success of existing tasks, support new business initiatives, and address mission area level requirements with operational and administrative coordination. You would be joining a dedicated team of program managers, engineers, scientists, and other business professionals who are tackling the biggest national security challenges we face today. We are passionate about the work we do and we strive to deliver high-quality and timely products to our Government sponsors. We aim to foster a highly collaborative, fulfilling, and fun work environment. As an Operations Coordinator, you will… Develop, implement, and lead organizational and administrative standard operation procedures to maintain and improve office operations and processes for organizational excellence Coordinate with the Program Area Manager and Program Managers to ensure seamless office management—"manage up”. Raise and track issues and conflicts, remove barriers, resolve issues of varying complexity involving internal and external stakeholders, and escalate to appropriate level when required Directly interface and liaise with Government sponsor principal and administrative staff as well as JHU/APL management and staff. Plan, coordinate, and support meetings and conferences/seminars for both internal and external engagements to achieve JHU/APL objectives Support the implementation of new business opportunities and strategic planning initiatives, while assisting with the development of reports, presentations, letters, and memos Contribute to program execution by monitoring deliverables, costs, and funding and alerting the Program Area Manager and Program Managers to areas of concern Maintain key databases and collect, track, and report out key office metrics Have an understanding of project operations / management, business / financial analysis, and ability to gain an understanding of technical work being completed by the team for proactive, operational support Have a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products to include, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Have the ability to process information from diverse sources, while drafting and integrating briefings and presentations for the JHU/APL leadership team. Have the proven ability to work independently and within a group with minimal oversight. Can effectively prioritize workload with competing tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Have demonstrated capability of strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Qualifications You meet the qualifications for the job if you… Have 10 years of directly relevant work-related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a business administration, organizational leadership, technical, or related field coupled with five (5) years of work-related experience Have a demonstrated proficiency in the analysis and evaluation of program / project milestones, schedules, contractual deliverables, and financial management Are a high-performer and self-starter with extensive knowledge of administrative processes and programmatic processes Have a strong sense of urgency, adaptability, resourcefulness, and flexibility Have the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment Have a demonstrated track record of collaboration with multi-functional teams Have excellent organizational skills Are able to obtain a TS/SCI security 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 will go above and beyond the minimum requirements if you… Have experience in the space or defense industry, particularly national security space Have a strong organizational leadership background, and knowledge of United States Space Force and Department of Air Force organizational structures Have an in-depth understanding of financial analysis and financial management systems Have an understanding of security processes and procedures 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 $62,900 Annually Maximum Rate $180,300 Annually