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Position Title Position Description Required Education Required Experience

Onsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Offsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Support Scientist IV Is required to work with NASA and other Contractor scientists and engineers to plan and implement the Contractor services for assigned tasks. This is task dependent and may include computational model development, instrument development, analysis of large satellite datasets, or the development of new instrumental concepts. Interacts with scientists from other institutions and presents scientific data at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications. Oversees and manages other support scientists within the tasks.

A Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in an atmospheric or physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

Ten years of scientific experience, including five years as a scientific lead. Excellent communication skills are required; must have a broad knowledge of atmospheric science with a proven record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Significant experience in scientific programming is required in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python; proficiency in IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is highly desirable. Knowledge of NASA IT security practices is required.

5379 5401

Support Scientist III Assists Contractor and NASA scientists and engineers in the planning and coordination of the research efforts in a task and provides scientific or technical leadership in the conduct of the research - this can include model or instrument development or data analysis support, or in the operational support of developed instrumentation;

operational support can be at GSFC or during field missions.

Communicates results in scientific meetings and workshops, and in peer-reviewed publications.

A Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in an atmospheric or physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

Five years of atmospheric science experience; a record of pubications in peer-reviewed scientific journals; excellent communication skills;

knowledge and experience in scientific programming is required in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python; knowledge of

IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is highly desirable.

Knowledge of NASA IT security practices is required.

14592 16306

Support Scientist II Assists NASA scientists and engineers in the research and development of the task - this can include model or instrument development or data analysis support, or in the operational support of developed instrumentation; operational support can be at GSFC or during field missions. Provides scientific expertise on one or more areas of atmospheric science supported by the Contract.

Communicates results in scientific meetings and workshops, and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in an atmospheric or physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

Three years of atmospheric science experience; a record of pubications in peer-reviewed scientific journals; good communication skills; knowledge and experience in scientific programming is required in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python; knowledge of

IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is desirable. Knowledge of

NASA IT security practices is required.

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Support Scientist Assists NASA scientists in the research and development of the task -this can include model or instrument development or data analysis support, or in the operational support of developed instrumentation at GSFC or during field missions. Provides scientific expertise on at least one area of atmospheric science supported by the Contract.

Assists in the preparation of presentations for scientific meetings and workshops, and for articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in an atmospheric or physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

A record of pubications in peer-reviewed scientific journals; good communication skills; knowledge and experience in scientific programming is required in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python; knowledge of IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is desirable. Knowledge of NASA IT security practices is required.

9274 4754

Scientist IV Works with NASA and Contractor staff to plan and coordinate scientific research and development efforts involving major components of a GMAO Integrated Earth System model and/or data assimilation system (DAS), and plays a lead role in the scientific evaluation of model and/or DAS releases. Leads and participates in one of the primary GMAO scientific development projects. Interacts with scientists at other institutions and presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications. Oversees and manages the Contractor scientist staff.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other

Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Ten years of scientific experience, including five as a scientific lead, and excellent communication skills. Extensive research experience in

Earth system modeling and/or data assimilation, along with exceptional math skills. Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Significant experience in scientific programming using FORTRAN and UNIX. Experience with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS or IDL, and with Python, Perl or shell scripting, is highly desirable.

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DIRECT LABOR POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

(Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Offsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Scientist III Assists NASA and Contractor staff in the planning and coordination of scientific research and development efforts involving major components of a GMAO model and/or DAS, and participates in the scientific evaluation of model and/or DAS releases. Provides high-level scientific and programming support and/or technical leadership to a primary GMAO scientific development project or scientific investigation. Interacts and collaborates with GMAO scientists and developers. Presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other

Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Six years of scientific experience; excellent communication skills.

Research experience in Earth system modeling and/or data assimilation; exceptional math skills. Good publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience in scientific programming using FORTRAN and UNIX. Experience with MPI and ESMF programming, with Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS or IDL, and with Python, Perl or shell scripting, is highly desirable.

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Scientist II Supports scientific research and development efforts involving one or more components of a GMAO model and/or DAS; participates in scientific evaluation activities. Provides scientific expertise, programming support and/or technical leadership to primary GMAO development projects and scientific investigations. Interacts and collaborates with GMAO scientists and developers. Presents scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Ph.D. degree, or equivalent*, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other

Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science

Two years of scientific experience; good communication skills.

Research experience in Earth system modeling, data assimilation or a related area; excellent math skills. Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Some experience in scientific programming using FORTRAN and UNIX. Knowledge of MPI and ESMF programming, of Python, MATLAB and/or scientific graphics tools such as GrADS or IDL, and of Python, Perl or shell scripting, is highly desirable.

13306 ~

Scientific

Programmer/Analyst IV

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership and advanced scientific programming skills in the development, implementation, testing and documentation of scientific software and algorithms for GMAO modeling and data assimilation systems. Conducts numerical experiments to support scientific investigations. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

Oversees and manages the Contractor scientific programmer/analyst staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Ten years of experience in scientific programming, including five in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of atmospheric science, oceanography, or other Earth science discipline, scientific data analysis and data management.

Extensive experience in FORTRAN programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and configuration management

(CM) tools such as CVS or Subversion. Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, Perl, HTML, Java, GrADS, IDL and/or MATLAB is highly desirable.

21622 ~

Scientific

Programmer/Analyst III

Works closely with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical support and scientific programming skills in the development, implementation, testing, documentation and application of scientific software and algorithms for GMAO modeling and data assimilation systems. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, oceanography or other physical science, mathematics or computational science

Six years of experience in scientific programming; excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of atmospheric science, oceanography, or other Earth science discipline, scientific data analysis and data management. Extensive experience in FORTRAN programming for parallel architectures, UNIX shell scripting, and CM tools such as CVS or Subversion. Experience in software engineering and programming with MPI, ESMF, C++, Python, Perl, HTML, Java, GrADS, IDL and/or MATLAB is highly desirable.

8870 ~

Programmer Analyst IV Works closely with Contractor and NASA scientists to provide technical leadership in the development of scientific software and algorithms for the acquisition, processing, or analysis of data from orbital or sub-orbital instrumentation, or for the development of predictive computational models, or for software system design, evaluation, optimization and parallelization, and for the documentation of developed software. Oversees other Programmer

Analysts within the tasks. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at scientific meetings and workshops, and in peer-reviewed journals.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, a physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

Ten years of experience in scientific programming and data analysis, with five years in a leadership role. Must have a broad understanding of atmospheric science and statistical data analysis; significant experience in scientific programming in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python, or in software engineering or high-performance computing in MPI or object-oriented programming is required. Proficiency in IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is required, as is knowledge of NASA IT security practices.

10500 12542

(Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Offsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Programmer Analyst III Works closely with Contractor and NASA scientists to provide technical support in the development of scientific software and algorithms for the processing or analysis of data from orbital or sub-orbital instrumentation, or for the development of predictive computational models, or for software system design, evaluation, optimization and parallelization, and for the documentation of developed software. Contributes to the presentation of scientific results at scientific meetings and workshops, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, a physical science, mathematics, meterorology, or computer science.

Five years of experience in scientific programming and data analysis.

Must have a broad understanding of atmospheric science and statistical data analysis; significant experience in scientific programming in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python, or in software engineering or high-performance computing in MPI or object-oriented programming is required. Knowledge and experience in IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is required, as is knowledge of NASA IT security practices.

11410 5105

Programmer Analyst II Supports NASA scientists in the design, development and/or evaluation of scientific code, or in the processing and display of model or experimental datasets. Assists and contributes to the presentation of scientific data at conferences or workshops, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, a physical science, mathematics, or computer science.

Three years of experience in scientific programming and data analysis.

Must have a broad understanding of atmospheric science and statistical data analysis; experience in scientific programming in languages such as FORTRAN, C/C++, and/or Python, or in software engineering or high-performance computing in MPI or object-oriented programming is required. Knowledge and experience in IDL, LabVIEW, and/or shell-based scripts is highly desirable. Knowledge of

NASA IT security practices is required.

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Graphics Systems Specialist

IV

Works closely with NASA and Contractor staff to provide technical leadership in Web-based management, visualization, publication and presentation of GMAO scientific data. Identifies requirements for the display and/or scientific assessment, monitoring and presentation of

GEOS model, DAS and associated data products. Designs, codes and implements interactive and Web-based utilities for displaying and/or assessing these products. May act as Curator of the GMAO Web site and Intranet. Oversees the Contractor graphics systems specialist staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics or physical science

Ten years of scientific experience, including five in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Broad understanding of Earth science and strong skills in scientific data analysis and data management. Extensive experience with Web-based design, computer graphics, HTML, Web engines such as Java, and object-oriented programming. Strong knowledge of meteorology, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, and of the display of large Earth system data sets, and experience with Python, MATLAB and/or graphics tools such as GrADS or IDL, and with Python, Perl or shell scripting, are highly desirable.

2218 ~

Software Integration and

Test Engineer IV

Works with Contractor and NASA staff to provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and test procedures for the GEOS Earth system model and DAS. Plans, coordinates and performs system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results. May interface with users of GEOS products to define required product streams, and with distributors of GEOS products to ensure robust product delivery. Oversees the Contractor software integration and test engineering staff.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in computer science or physical science

Ten years of experience relevant to software integration and testing, including five in a leadership role; good organizational and communication skills. Extensive experience with Python, Perl or shell scripting, and with CM tools such as CVS or Subversion. Knowledge of atmospheric science, experience with the display and analysis of assimilated data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS or IDL, extensive use of high-end computing environments and extensive experience working within an operational production environment, are highly desirable.

8870 ~

Systems Engineer IV Acts as an interface between GMAO (management and lead software system developers) and NASA computing center (NCCS and NAS) staff to provide leadership in computer resource requirements definition to meet throughput and product distribution requirements for high-priority GMAO production systems. Derives computer system and job scheduling configurations to meet performance (throughput and product access) requirements and undertakes risk assessments based on available computer resources and scientific program performance.

Undertakes overall computer hardware and software system requirements analyses for NCCS and recommends system solutions.

Directs and oversees the Contractor systems engineering staff.

M.S. degree, or equivalent**, in computer science, engineering, or physical science

Ten years of experience relevant to systems engineering, including five in a leadership role; good communication skills. Extensive expertise in high-end computing platforms, software/hardware requirements analysis, programming languages and computer networks. Broad knowledge of scientific software systems, detailed knowledge of GMAO-specific computer platforms and networks, experience with high-speed communication links and state-of-the-art storage systems, knowledge of massively parallel computer architectures, and thorough knowledge of NASA IT security policies and procedures, are highly desirable.

2218 ~

(Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Offsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Instrument Engineer IV Works closely with the NASA Project scientist and contractor engineers in the planning, design and fabrication of new instruments for atmospheric measurementsfor a variety of platforms. Plans, designs and implements the interfaces, electronic, mechanical, and software , between the instrument and the platform; oversees the integration of the instrumentation to the platform. Operations of instrumentation may be at GSFC or in the field during missions.

Oversees and manages other instrument engineers on the tasks.

Responsible for the documentation of all designs and drawings related to the instruments.

B.S. degree in physics, optics, or electrical, mechanical, or optical engineering.

Ten years of experience in instrument design; at least five yerars as an engineering lead. must have a broad understanding of the principles of mechanical, optical and electronic instrument design particulary with respect to atmospheric measurements from orbital or sub-orbital platforms; must be highly proficient in LabVIEW as applied to data acquisition programming. Profiency in the design and building of flight hardware is highly desirable.

3054 ~

Instrument Engineer III Works closely with the NASA Project scientist and contractor engineers in the planning, design and fabrication of new instruments for atmospheric measurements for a variety of platforms. Plans, designs and implements the electronic, mechanical, and software interfaces between the instrument and the platform. Participates in the integration of instrumentation to the platform. Responsible for the documentation of designs and drawings related to the instruments.

B.S. degree in physics, optics, or electrical, mechanical, or optical engineering.

Five years of experience in instrument design; must have a broad understanding of the principles of mechanical, optical and electronic instrument design particulary with respect to atmospheric measurements from orbital or sub-orbital platforms; must be highly proficient in LabVIEW as applied to data acquisition programming.

Profiency in design and building of flight hardware is desirable.

6824 ~

Instrument Engineer II Supports NASA Project scientist and contractor engineers in the design and fabrication of new instruments for atmospheric measurements from a variety of platforms. Participates in the electronic, mechanical, and software integration of the instrument to the platform. Supports the planning and design of electronic, mechanical, and software interfaces between the instrument and the platform. Responsible for the documentation of designs and drawings related to the instruments.

B.S. degree in physics, Optics, or electrical, mechanical, or optical engineering.

Three years of experience; must have a broad understanding of the principles of mechanical, optical and electronic instrument design particulary with respect to atmospheric measurements from orbital or sub-orbital platforms; must be proficient in LabVIEW as applied to data acquisition programming. Profiency in flight hardware assembly techniques desirable.

4864 ~

Instrument Engineer Supports the NASA Project scientist and contractor engineers in the fabrication of new instruments for atmospheric measurements for a variety of platforms. Supports the planning and design of electronic, mechanical, and software interfaces between the instrument and the platform.

B.S. degree in physics, optics, or electrical, mechanical, or optical engineering.

Must have an understanding of the principles of instrument design particulary with respect to atmospheric measurements from orbital or sub-orbital platforms; must have a knowledge of LabVIEW as applied to data acquisition programming. Knowledge of flight hardware assembly techniques is desirable.

4939 ~

Technical/Research

Assistant II

Aids in the preparation of scientific results for presentation at scientific meetings and workshops, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Provides planning, development and implementation support for field missions; provides document support for scientific reports and assessments.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in a physical science.

Six years experience. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) Excellent oral and written communication skills. 3054 1276

Technical/Research

Assistant

Aids in the preparation of scientific results for presentation at scientific meetings and workshops, in Laboratory reports, and in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

B.S. degree, or equivalent***, in a physical science.

Two years experience. Knowledge and facility with Microsoft Office

(Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.). Good communication skills. 5316 ~

(Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Offsite Hours (Each Year of

Years 1 – 5)

Adminstrative Analyst III Provide overall administration support and supervisory support.

Provide contract administrative support, including preparing contract and/or research budgets, maintaining contract and project deliverables and financial reports. Develop and maintain administrative databases, including: property, chemical inventories, credit card purchases, proposals, papers, etc. May assist in developing contract and project Health and Safety plans and tracking

Safety and Health compliance and training. May coordinate the activities of other administrative analysts, including fulfilling the role of Administrative Analyst Coordinator.

A.A. degree or equivalent from an accredited college or equivalent training

Five (5) years of experience beyond the A.A in a progressively responsible position providing administrative services including: Use of desktop computers for record keeping and broad experience with office automation support SW (e.g., MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience assisting in preparing budgets, manpower resource plans, manuscripts, compiling bibliographies, and preparing quality documents, presentation graphics, and spreadsheets.

Detailed experience with NASA procedures related to arranging visitor passes and making travel arrangements.

3054 ~

Adminstrative Analyst II Keeps records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with officials or managers. Provides overall administration support, interaction with scientists and other staff to organize and maintain records and arrange administrative support.

A.A. degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) years related experience and/or training. Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating various projects, programs, and services involving diverse administrative operations; administering or managing specific projects, programs, and/or services; recommends and assists in installing improved administrative methods, procedures, equipment, and facilities. Arranging complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.

6824 ~

Administrative Analyst Assist the Senior Administrator Analyst in accounting, logistics, and other administrative functions, e.g., text processing, preparing presentation graphics and reports.

H.S. Diploma or General

Equivalency Diploma

(GED)

One (1) years of experience in a progressively responsible position providing administrative services with some knowledge of office automation SW (e.g., MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 3054 ~

Intern I Assists with fabrication or assembly of mechanical parts or components, electronic components, or vacuum/cryogenic systems;

helping to operate systems to perform tests; data collection and data analysis; and designing simple parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.

Provides analysis and research support of scientific programs.

Performs literature searches. Performs computer and simple analytical calcuations and analysis. Supports investigations leading to research publications. Counts, weighs, or measures material.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

N/A

643 ~

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~ No hours projected for site location.

*** High school diploma, plus four years of experience in a relevant technical position. This experience can include technical coursework at a college, university or community college, and may also include military training and experience. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

Total

* M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus six years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

** B.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus three years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.