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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
Major Duties
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NGA seeks research scientists in the following science/research area: Foundation. Develops disruptive technologies such as small Unmanned Aerial System platforms carrying disparate payloads (e.g., frame and video cameras, LIDAR) with associated geospatial processing - to observe, extract, represent, and attribute terrain and man-made features over areas of interest. Experience applying image processing (e.g., Structure-from-Motion, Simultaneous Locating and Mapping) and LIDAR processing to high-resolution mapping is desired supported by a strong knowledge/background in remote sensing fundamentals, machine learning, mathematical/statistical modeling, scientific computer programming (e.g., Python and R with open source software), and managing research programs. This position is eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must 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. Additional Application REQUIREMENT: To qualify and be selected for this job announcement you must complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires that require you to describe your experience and/or level of expertise with mandatory or desirable job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. 2) Additional skill-based assessments you may be asked to complete during the selection process. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.
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. Demonstrated expertise in point cloud processing, LIDAR processing, image processing, python programming, R programming, machine learning, and/or simultaneous location and mapping (SLAM). Incorporated this R&D expertise into impactful, reproducible research projects.
2. Experience coordinating projects and/or or programs in geospatial sciences, remote sensing, LIDAR, automated 3D reconstruction, and other areas of science and research related to geospatial intelligence functions.
3. Experience working with customers to identify project requirements and/or transition opportunities.
4. Experience developing and/or executing research plans for projects. 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 research skills and experience as evidenced by previous, documented efforts, work citations, certificates, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and STEM-related awards.
2. Master's degree in geospatial sciences and remote sensing, geographic information systems, or related fields, with experience in research and development is preferred. 3. Knowledge of NGA, its multidisciplinary tradecraft, mission, organizations, and partners and knowledge of the DoD and IC organizations, processes, programs and policies. 4. Experience briefing scientific research and communicating results to a range of stakeholders and collaborating with others on projects and or programs.
5. Experience in demonstrating the quality, complexity, and significance of research outputs though sound evaluations and analysis of results.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and R&D accomplishments in any of the following areas: geospatial sciences, remote sensing, image processing LIDAR processing, point cloud processing, machine learning, and computer programming.
Pay Range
$62,979.00 - $116,688.00