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Title:

Geophysical Data Analyst (USNDC)

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The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Systems Development Directorate (AFTAC/SD), located at Patrick Space Force Base, FL, plans, manages, and coordinates research and development and sustainment for all subsurface and near surface areas (seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic) of the United States Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) and United States National Data Center (USNDC) used in monitoring nuclear test ban treaties. The Directorate plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs mission-area research, design, and development.

The Geophysical Data Analyst (USNDC) will provide subject matter expertise in seismic and infrasonic data analysis support to USNDC and AFTAC/SD research projects, providing seismic research analysis of special data sets for incorporation into AFTAC/SD databases for use in SD research initiatives.

***Must be a US Citizen***

***Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility***

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert testing of the analysis tools after modification of software.
• Provide detailed testing results to development teams.
• Provide expert seismic analysis of data for station tuning studies to serve as “ground truth” for automated processing measurement.
• Providing seismic, infrasonic, and hydroacoustic data analyst support.
• Analyze regional and teleseismic data from the USAEDS.
• Reading arrival times of seismic phases.
• Measuring amplitudes, locating epicenters, Beam Formation, Signal Detection, Signal Characterization, and applying discriminants to signals.
• Prepare Trip Reports and Pre-Period Plan Report.
• Prepare and present briefings.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or an Air Force Scientific Applications Specialist Associate’s degree or equivalent and documented experience specific to the defined responsibilities.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Special Event Analysis Tools (SEAtools).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience performing tasks similar to those above.
• Familiar with data acquisition formats including: Conference on Disarmaments (CD) 1.1, Center for Seismic Studies (CSS), Standard for Exchange of Earthquake Data (SEED), mini-SEED, Society for Exploration Geophysics (SEG)-Y, Seismic Analysis Code (SAC), Acquisition and Viewing Executive (XAVE), Visual Trace Analyzer (VIXTA), GSE Open Station software, Data Collection Center (DCC).
• Basic understanding of the processes that lead to seismic event formation and classification; disciplines required to develop seismic analyst procedures and training.
• General experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to communicate with executives.
• Experience working within a government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
• Experience deriving and marking classified documents according to the National Industrial Security Program (NISPOM) and security classification guides.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
• AFTAC experience.

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KBR Benefits

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.