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Job Summary

The Prompt Diagnostic Subject Matter Expert position will be supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center's (AFTAC) US Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS) program with operations support developing and executing daily data processing, sample analysis, background data analysis. USPDS, which falls under the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) mission 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. The candidate will be provided with specific mission related tasking and be expected to independently develop the proper approach/solution, brief findings to senior leadership, and conduct independent research.

Responsibilities

Collect, process, transmit, and analyze forensic data phenomena resulting from a nuclear event.
Provide technical solutions to the AFTAC USPDS program and operations team in the SOS/SOL areas of radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), prompt gamma (PG), radiation transport, electromagnetic (EM) spectrum, air fluorescence (AF), optical, scaling laws, overpressure, infrasound, and seismic.
Perform as SME’s for event detection, reporting, and exercises to support the USPDS mission.
Consult with Department of Energy (DOE) SOS/SOL sensor developers, coordinated via the AFTAC project officer, to understand and evaluate sensor calibrations and sensor data outputs.
Utilizing the existing AFTAC message format, produce technical evaluations for events of interest (EOI) and to support exercises for the USPDS mission capability.
Perform sensor data background characterization, statistical analysis, and data evaluation for SOS/SOL technologies.
Perform statistical and distribution analysis data for each sensor data set and site.
Complete background assessment and impact of noise on the sensors and site locations and produce an assessment of sensor event triggers, which shall include statistical, time variations, and efficiencies.
Assess sensor performance and understand the nodal locations capabilities and background to understand and differentiate event of interest as man-made versus natural occurring triggers.
Model and evaluate sensor performance for SOS/SOL technologies and document models with naturally occurring false triggers in nodal locations to understand site configurations and sensor responses.
Conduct impulse assessment utilizing historic modeled sources, geophysical and other data input sources provided by Government.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
MS in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience including geophysical data.
In lieu of MS degree and eight years of experience, will accept a PhD and Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
Must have active TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
Four (4) or more years of experience in digital signal processing (detection, feature extraction, etc.), time-series analysis, linear and vector algebra, Fourier and spectral analysis, or related scientific computing.
Four (4) or more years of Scientific data modeling.
Four (4) or more years of experience utilizing MATLAB.
Four (4) or more years of experience with Oracle, SQL, Linux/UNIX, Python, C, Fortran.
Ability to research technical issues & prepare reports.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to manage time & resources.
Ability to delegate implementation plans to subordinate members of group.
Contact with the customer/provide customer support.
Good interpersonal skills.
Effective communication.
Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or related field.
AFTAC Experience.
NUDET data collection and analysis.

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.

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