Geophysical Data Analyst (USNDC)

KBR; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Geophysical Data Analyst for USNDC support at Patrick Space Force Base in FL. The role focuses on seismic, infrasonic, and hydroacoustic data analysis, tool testing, and data quality control, contributing to USAEDS and USNDC databases.

Candidates should have a strong background in seismic formats, ground truth creation, and experience working in or with government SCIF environments. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience with seismic data formats and analysis methods.
• Familiar with SCIF and security requirements.

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 truth.
• Support seismic, infrasonic, and hydroacoustic data analysis.
• Read seismic arrivals and measure amplitudes; locate epicenters.
• Prepare Trip Reports and Pre-Period Plan Reports.
• Prepare and present briefings.

Skills

Seismic data analysis

Data interpretation

Ground truth testing

Seismic software tools

Microsoft Office

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Air Force Specialist Associate’s degree

Tools

SEAtools

SAC

SEED/miniseed

SEG-Y

GSE Open Station

VIXTA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Geophysical Data Analyst (USNDC)

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), 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.

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 fosters 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.