Geospace/Cislunar Environment Scientist Job at AF Research Labs
Job Overview
This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 06 January 2023.
The Geospace Environment Impacts and Applications Branch (RVBX) is seeking a helio/cislunar geospace environment modeler for basic to applied space weather research. The incumbent’s day-to-day activities will include the planning and development of complex basic and applied research investigations, numerical simulations, and analytical studies related to the structure and dynamics of the solar-terrestrial system with the goal of understanding the hazards and effects of the natural or perturbed geospace environment. The incumbent will conduct efforts to advance models and prediction capability for the geospace/cislunar environment with a focus on characterizing, mitigating, or exploiting the impacts of these environments on DoD systems and communications.
Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Directing other scientists and engineers in the development and transitioning of numerical techniques and models for space weather forecasting.
- Developing and maintaining collaborations within and outside of AFRL to further advance AF space weather modeling capabilities.
- Documenting results of research in journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations.
- Providing technical and programmatic presentations to AF leaders, managers, and customers.
- Organizing, managing, and participating in workshops and technical exchange meetings, as required.
- Preparing contractual documents, technical reports, and/or evaluate technical proposals, if needed.
Telework
Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)
No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
Kirtland AFB, NM
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited academic institution
- Experience in space environment research, observations, model development, or operations
- Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research community.
- This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level II (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technology Management (ETM). The selectee will have 24-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. 80 hours of qualified continuous learning will be required every two years. Applicants for this position must list any acquisition certifications and status as an acquisition corps member in their resume.
- Applicants must currently hold, or have the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI clearance
- COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the federal government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in physical science or applied mathematics
- Experience in research & modeling of the space environment, especially the solar wind, irradiance, or energetic particles
- Strong and effective communication skills, critical thinking skills and practical problem-solving
- Ability to recognize significant research opportunities, engage in collaborations, and team building
- Agile and enthusiastic to embrace new missions, improve processes, and self-educate
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