R &D Scientist
Company: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Location: Olney
Posted on: April 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: R&D Scientists apply the
scientific method in one or more disciplines (e.g., Photogrammetry,
Geodesy, Computer Science, Mathematics, Image Science, Human
Terrain Analysis) to advance Geospatial Science and enhance Agency
tradecraft. They conduct and develop novel scientific research
projects and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to further
scientific inquiry and application. They provide technical guidance
and oversight, report results, and advise management on new and
evolving technology. They address a variety of complex data-related
analytical problems by applying quantitative and qualitative
analytic methods. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: The selected applicant will conduct novel scientific
research to advance GEOINT for use in critical aerospace, missile,
and space vehicle applications. The duties include supporting and
overseeing research programs, validating research results,
collaborating research with other agencies, and transitioning
relevant technologies. The position includes detailed data
analysis, collection planning, evaluation of contractor
performance, and presenting results, This role supports NGA's Space
Research Group. NGA's Space Research Group is focused on
understanding foreign threats from launch to on orbit operations,
and ensuring the resilience of GEOINT assets. Masters of Science
degree from an accredited college or university in Aeronautical,
Aerospace, or Astronautical Engineering, that includes 24 semester
(36 quarter) hours in Mathematics, Science and/or a related
Engineering Science such as Calculus, Physics, Dynamics,
Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Materials, Propulsion, and
Orbital Mechanics. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE:
selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the
offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the
incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part
575 upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal
employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may
affect eligibility. Incentive recipients sign a service agreement
depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If
the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the
employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the
incentive to the government. Candidates may receive an invitation
to provide additional information or respond to questions via email
and/or HireVue as part of the candidate evaluation process.
Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete
one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit
on this website as part of your application to NGA. These
assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online
questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your
job-related knowledge, skills(U) , abilities, or other
characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable
qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in
the application you submit must support the response you provide to
this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any
additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and
complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory
Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this
particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected
under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if
required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by
providing specific examples and associated results, in response to
the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy
announcement: 1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with
Missile, Scramjet, and Hypersonic System Modeling. 2. Demonstrated
Knowledge and experience with algorithm development (such as Matlab
or Python). 3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Missile
Flight Data Analysis. 4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with
Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer
Science, or a related discipline that includes 24 semester (36
quarter) hours in Mathematics, Science and/or a related Engineering
Science such as Dynamics, Electronics, Mechanics, and Properties of
Materials. Such coursework includes, but is not limited to,
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Programming, Data
Mining, Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems, Remote
Sensing, or Statistics. Although not mandatory, coursework in
differential and integral calculus is preferred. -OR- B.
Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester
(36 quarter) hours of coursework as listed in option A, plus
experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform
the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester
(45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of
experience. Candidates should show that their combination of
education and experience totals to 4 years. Highly Desired
Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory
qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.
Intelligence Community experience. 2. Collection Request and
Coordination experience. 3. MS in Aeronautical, Astronautical, or
Aerospace Engineering is desired.
Keywords: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Olney , R &D Scientist, Other , Olney, Maryland
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