Overview Position Overview: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Geodetic Scientist (Senior-level) to support the Geophysics pod of the Foundational GEOINT Office at NGA, on the Research Technical Support Services (RTSS) program. Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work? * Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. * Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. * 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other’s success, and the success of our customers. It’s also nice to know what’s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. * Great Benefits: * 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
* Flexible schedules
* 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
* Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
* Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a separate qualified retirement account
* Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
* Other company funded benefits
* Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
* Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993 For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com Responsibilities The Foundational GEOINT Office focuses on the creation of always accurate, high resolution, continually updated representations of the earth’s properties, available on demand. It supports automated feature extraction, physical and activity models, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT) resilience. their need for technical support in this area from additional pods and programs across Research. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Role and Responsibilities: The Geophysics pod employs physics and mathematics to improve our knowledge of the spatiotemporal physical and geometric characteristics of the Earth, from its interior to its surrounding space environment, in order to address National Security challenges. Your role and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: * Provide expertise and knowledge of surface and subsurface (ground and water); gravity measurement and modeling; magnetic mapping; reservoirs and aquifers; precision engagement; position, navigation and timing (PNT) systems including global navigational satellite systems (GNSS), inertial navigation, and other innovative alternative PNT technologies and capabilities; alternatives to denied Global Positioning System (GPS) geo-positioning; and experience in weather, terrestrial reference frame, and ionosphere-based geo-positioning
* Provide expertise and knowledge of geodesy; geophysics; gravity measurement and modeling; magnetic field data, sensor, and/or modeling; geodynamics; positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT); alternatives to denied GPS geo positioning; and knowledge of targeting practices, the terrestrial reference frame and World Geodetic System 1984 Qualifications Required skills: * Knowledge of the science and theories governing the size and shape of the earth, how the earth moves through space, and its potential fields (i.e., gravitational, magnetic) and how all these change over time
* Experience (including relevant Government or military experience) in: 1) measuring the geophysical and geodetic properties of the earth, geolocation determination of geodetic stations, and geological features and formations and their movement over time; and 2) using geodetic instruments to measure and monitor these characteristics as well as how to design or upgrade this type of instrument and sensors or network of instruments/sensors to be more accurate
Education Minimum Requirements: * 13 years of experience and an MA/MS degree in geological sciences, geodesy, geophysics, physics, or quantum physics
* OR in place of a MA/MS degree, you must have a BA/BS degree in geological sciences, geodesy, geophysics, physics, or quantum physics. and 15 years of experience within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position Clearance: * You must possess a current Top-Secret Personnel Security Clearance and be eligible for favorable NGA adjudication for SCI access
* You may also be subject to a Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, as requested by the Government
Location/Travel Requirements: * You may be required to travel from Los Angeles to other NGA locations, other US Government locations, and Contractor facilities, as well as NGA partner sites worldwide in support of NGA activities
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