Geophysical Data Analyst

KBR•Patrick AFB, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geophysical Data Analyst provides subject matter expertise in seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic data analysis for United States National Data Center (USNDC) research projects. The role conducts seismic research analysis of special data sets for incorporation into Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) databases and supports research initiatives. It helps improve preliminary analysis, ongoing assessments, and final evaluations of regional geophysical data monitoring, and performs scientific evaluations and analysis of regional geophysical data. The position supports the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. AFTAC plans, manages, and coordinates research, development, and sustainment for subsurface and near-surface seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic systems used to monitor nuclear test-ban treaties. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete, without needing to reapply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Fully adjudicated (not interim) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree, an Air Force Scientific Applications Specialist Associate’s degree, or equivalent with documented experience specific to the defined responsibilities.
Relevant experience: at least 6 years with an Associate’s degree, 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree, or 1 year with a Master’s degree.
Familiarity with data acquisition formats and systems including CD 1.1, CSS, SEED, mini-SEED, SEG-Y, SAC, XAVE, VIXTA, GSE Open Station software, and DCC.
Basic understanding of the processes leading to geophysical event formation and classification, and of the disciplines needed to develop geophysical analyst procedures and training.
Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface effectively with technical employees, management, and customers.
Experience working within a government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Experience deriving and marking classified documents according to NISPOM and security classification guides.

Nice To Haves

AFTAC experience.

Responsibilities

Provide expert testing of analysis tools after software modifications.
Provide detailed testing results to development teams.
Perform expert seismic analysis of data for station-tuning studies, providing ground truth for automated processing measurements.
Provide seismic, infrasonic, and hydroacoustic data analyst support.
Analyze regional and teleseismic data from the USAEDS.
Read arrival times of seismic phases.
Measure amplitudes; locate epicenters; perform beam formation, signal detection, and signal characterization; and apply discriminants to signals.
Assess regional data evaluation procedures and software.
Recommend actions to correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, and improve capabilities.
Provide operational guidance and recommendations on regional geophysical monitoring.
Identify state-of-the-art developments that could improve evaluation, increase fidelity, and reduce uncertainty.
Draft scientific evaluation reports and brief senior staff.
Prepare trip reports and pre-period plan reports.
Prepare and present briefings.