What are the responsibilities and job description for the NOAA STAR ASTA Contract Opportunities position at ERT?
Position Description
ERT is seeking qualified Research Scientists to support work at NOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) Atmospheric Sciences and Technology Application. We are seeking Scientists in the following areas:
- Atmospheric Properties
- Surface Characteristics
- Support for Satellite Programs
- Radiation Budget
- Atmospheric Winds
- Precipitation
Required Skills
- Ability to develop and maintain science applications in cloud-based operating environments is required in support of the NOAA-NESDIS 5-year plan to migrate to a cloud-based production and development environment.
- Proficiency in the skill sets of radiative transfer, 1D-Var, aerosol remote sensing, and scientific programming.
- Familiarity with access and manipulation of large ground-based and satellite-based datasets, including gridding, weighted averaging, and other analytical techniques.
- Familiarity with common scientific programming languages including Matlab and Python.
- Understanding of tropospheric chemistry.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Climatology, Environmental, Geology, Materials Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Space Applications, or related field.
Location
The position is eligible for flexible work arrangements including hybrid or remote work, supporting research based in NOAA’s College Park, MD facility.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $46,000 - 221,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive compensation plan
- Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
- Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $46,000 - $221,000
