Geophysical Data Analyst

KBR, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Geophysical Data Analyst at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The role focuses on seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic data analysis to support USNDC research projects and AFTAC databases for ongoing monitoring initiatives.

The analyst develops improvements to preliminary analyses and final evaluations, drafts scientific reports, and presents findings to senior staff. U.S. citizenship and a fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Air Force Specialist Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• 6+ years (AS) or 4 years (+BS) or 1 year (+MS) with relevant experience.
• Familiar with data formats: CD 1.1, CSS, SEED, mini-SEED, SEG-Y, SAC, XAVE, VIXTA, GSE Open Station, DCC.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in SCIF environments and NISPOM security classification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert testing of analysis tools after software modifications.
• Deliver detailed testing results to development teams.
• Perform seismic analysis for station tuning and ground-truthing of automated processing.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Hydroacoustic analysis

Infrasonic analysis

Beam Formation

Communication skills

SCIF experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related associate’s degree

Tools

SAC

SEED

mini-SEED

SEG-Y

GSE Open Station

VIXTA

DCC

Job description

Title:

Geophysical Data Analyst

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), 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 Geophysical Data Analyst will provide subject matter expertise in seismic, hydroacoustic, and infrasonic data analysis support to USNDC research projects, providing seismic research analysis of special data sets for incorporation into AFTAC databases for use in research initiatives. The analyst will help develop improvements to preliminary analysis, ongoing assessments, and final evaluations of regional geophysical data monitoring. They will also perform scientific evaluations and analysis of regional geophysical data.

***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.
• Assess regional data evaluation procedures and software.
• Recommend actions to correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, and improve capabilities.
• Provide operations guidance and recommendations on regional geophysical monitoring.
• Identify state-of-the-art developments to improve evaluation, increase fidelity, and reduce uncertainty.
• Draft scientific evaluation reports and brief senior staff.
• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6+ yrs. (AS) degree, 4 yrs. (+BS), or 1yr. (+MS), with relevant experience performing tasks like 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 geophysical event formation and classification; disciplines required to develop geophysical analyst procedures and training.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interface with technical employees, management and customers.
• 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:

• AFTAC experience.

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 an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fostered an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.