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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 days ago

Business & Technical Research Information Analyst – Information and Research Services

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$63K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense, security, space, and science. They are seeking a Business & Technical Research Information Analyst to connect scientists and engineers with critical information, collaborate on research strategies, and deliver actionable insights to advance APL’s mission.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist APL staff in locating the technical information resources necessary for their work, including both classified and unclassified databases

Manage enterprise-wide online subscriptions and ensure efficient access to licensed resources

Collaborate with Johns Hopkins Library colleagues to guarantee that APL staff have access to relevant and up-to-date information resources

Proactively identify and share new scientific and technical information relevant to staff interests—using both manual and automated methods

Consult with internal customers to understand complex technical questions, then research, analyze, and present findings on systems, programs, and emerging technologies

Support strategic planning, new business development, and internal innovation initiatives

Create and deliver training on research resources and methods through virtual classes, videos, and online guides

Promote Information and Research Services through presentations and outreach across APL

Build and maintain expertise in scientific, technical, and business information resources, cultivating relationships with government and commercial data providers

Represent APL in Johns Hopkins Library and external professional communities

Qualification

Master of Library ScienceResearch services experienceScientific information sourcesLicensing electronic resourcesSTEM degreeComputational analysis techniquesCommunicatorCreativeFlexibleProfessional organization membershipCustomer-focusedTeam collaboration

Required

Hold an Master of Library Science, Master of Library & Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program

Have 5+ years of experience providing research or information services

Are a strong communicator with experience presenting research and analysis to technical audiences

Are creative, flexible, and customer-focused, with a strong desire to learn

Have knowledge of scientific and technical information sources

Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Are able to obtain a Secret level 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

Preferred

Experience with licensing electronic resources

Degree (bachelor's or graduate) in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, geosciences, biological sciences, operations research)

Experience working with or within DoD or other government organizations

Skills in bibliometrics, natural language processing, machine learning, or other computational information analysis techniques

Experience in competitive intelligence or business research

Active membership in professional organizations such as SLA, MLA, or ACM, or experience as a published author

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

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

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees