Geophysical Sensor Operations Analyst

 Job Summary: 
 

The Geophysical Sensor Operations Analyst will assist the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) with creating and maintaining the United States Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS), which falls under the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) mission. The NTNF leverages AFTAC to detect, identify, and characterize nuclear events and to report nuclear forensic information to national authorities. The USPDS is a fully integrated, terrestrially based, geographically dispersed, centrally managed prompt detection and reporting system.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, transmit, and analyze forensic data phenomena. 
• Provide technical analytical support in the areas of speed of Sound (SOS), speed of light (SOL) technologies (seismic, overpressure, infrasound).
• Review daily data feeds for review to discern, identify, and document man-made phenomena verses naturally occurring phenomena.
• Work with AFTAC Government operations and subject matter experts (SME’s) to understand background noise at sensor sites and their impact on data evaluation and review.
• Document any state of health (SOH) issues with sensors, software, or communication systems from an estimated 75 sensor locations.
• Utilizing AFTAC provided templates, the analyst will document standard operating procedures, checklists, and concept of operations baselines and changes that occur as duties are refined.
• Utilizing the AFTAC engineering change request/recommendation (CR) form, make recommendations on criteria to automate data evaluations to reduce data reviews and provide technical support with automation of review procedures.
• Work with AFTAC Government operations and subject matter experts (SME’s) to understand background noise at sensor sites and their impact on data evaluation and review.
• Utilizing the AFTAC engineering CR form, document any state of health (SOH) issues with sensors, software, or communication systems.
• Utilizing AFTAC provided templates, document standard operating procedures, checklists, and concept of operations baselines and changes that occur. 
    

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active Top-secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BA or BS degree with three (3) or more years of experience. 
• In lieu of a degree, four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, in addition to interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished orally or in writing.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• AFTAC Experience. 
• USPDS Experience. 
• NTNF Program Experience.

Physical Demands or Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

About ZelTech:

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.                                                      

 Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits:
 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment 
• Educational assistance and special training programs 
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life) 
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave 
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

  Equal Opportunities:

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.