JOB 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 provid

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The selected applicant will conduct novel scientific research to advance GEOINT for use in critical aerospace, missile, and space applications. The duties include supporting and overseeing research programs, validating research results, collaborative research with other agencies, and transitioning relevant technologies. This role directly supports NGA OPIR Research and Development (R&D). The position includes leading evaluation of sensor performance, algorithm development (C, Python, Matlab, etc.), ground truth, detailed data analysis, collection planning, and coordination with the larger R&D, DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).The Spectral Science pod focuses on enriching GEOINT by developing and transitioning capabilities for the extraction of intelligence content from spectral and temporal imagery sources. The pod leverages non-literal techniques, automation, and community collaboration to harness the expanding range of electro-optical collection for maximum analytical value. This position will be responsible for conducting scientific research into novel capabilities, and the programmatic management of significant R&D programs.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 online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, 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.This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Requirements

• Security Investigation

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 resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Ground Truth Test Experience with R&D sensors.2. Experience with Algorithm Development (such as C, Java, Matlab, or Python) and scientific analysis using raw EO/IR, OPIR, or Thermal data.3. Detailed knowledge of EO/IR, OPIR, or Thermal sensor systems.4. Demonstrated experience successfully managing research projects, including schedule, budget, contracting and/or program risks for fast-paced advanced technology development programs. 5. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and maintain working relationships across multiple stakeholders such as program offices, systems engineers, subject matter experts, researchers, technical experts, and acquisitions personnel.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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrated experience designing, developing, evaluating, and transitioning technical solutions in fast-paced R&D environments to operational DoD and/or IC customers.2. Collection Request and Coordination experience.3. Intelligence Community experience.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]