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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Scientists, Analysts, System Developers,Engineers & Science Management Support</span></b></p>
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</b><i>NOAA-NASA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)</i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i> Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val)</i><i></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">
</span></i><i> Greenbelt, MD
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<p class="MsoNormal">I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) <a href="http://www.imsg.com/">
www.imsg.com</a>, <span style="color:black">leading a Scientific and Technical Support Team (IMSG Team, consisting of IMSG, Inc. and subcontracting companies) is looking for qualified
<b>scientists, analysts, system developers, engineers, and science management support</b> candidates to support the NOAA-wide Science and Technical (SciTech) Support Services Contract – SciTech-II. Under this Contract, we are currently soliciting candidates
for a new Task Order to provide technical and engineering services in support of the
<b>NOAA-NASA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Calibration/Validation (Cal/Val)</b> plan. JPSS is the next generation U.S. operational polar-orbiting environmental satellite system. We are working in an applied science and R&D environment monitored or led
by U.S. government scientists, managers, and principle investigators, and working along with other U.S. government, research institutes, and private industry staff. Most of the positions are located at the NOAA/NASA facilities in Greenbelt, Maryland. Actual
hiring of candidates will be in mid </span><span style="color:red">January 2014</span><span style="color:black">, after the potential Task Order award.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">The scope of work mainly supports NOAA JPSS Office in the following areas:</span></u></b></p>
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<span style="color:black"><span style="">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Product Engineering:</span> responsible for engineering definition and oversight of computer science development of the environmental data products of the Ground System, for software management of the government
furnished algorithms that produce those products, and for verification of correct software implementation according to specification.<span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><span style="">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Product Algorithms: </span>responsible for science management oversight of the Algorithm Calibration and Validation Science Teams (ACVST) in algorithm theoretical basis development; instrument calibration;
algorithm characterization; data product validation; algorithm discrepancy detection and correction; formulation of product quality monitoring methodologies; and algorithm science maintenance.<span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><span style="">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">JPSS Program Systems Engineering: </span>
responsible for analyzing application of Data Format and Metadata Requirements to customer needs; overseeing Interface Data Processing Segment (IDPS) implementation of product format and description; coordinating the Data Format Working Group (DFWG); maintaining
documentation; performing trade studies; overseeing and performing configuration control; assessing and managing DPE risks; and defining external interfaces.<span style="color:black"></span></p>
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<b><u>Specific subtasks include: </u></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Product Engineering Algorithm Integration</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Algorithm Data Product Support</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">GRAVITE (Government Resources for Algorithm Verification Independent Test and Evaluation) Development and Operation</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Products Engineering System Engineering</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Products & Algorithms Sensor Data Record (SDR) Science</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Product Algorithm Environment Data Record (CDR) Science</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Data Product Algorithm Requirements Coordination</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">NJO (NOAA JPSS Office) Support </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">General Requirement/Preference:</span></u></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">B.S. degree in related field with sufficient experience or Graduate degrees in relevant disciplines including but not limited to computer science, system engineering, remote sensing, atmospheric science, geophysics,
and mathematics</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Solid math and physics background in understanding and interpreting signals contained in satellite remote sensing</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Knowledge of satellite environmental remote sensing software product development and generation</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:red"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:red">Knowledge of satellite ground systems and satellite programs</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Familiarity with Cal/Val and support to environmental satellite scientists</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Science software engineering</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Configuration management</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Solid programming skills in computer languages including C++, Perl, Python, or Fortran.
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</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Proven track record in relevant field(s) and work experience in NASA and NOAA environment is a plus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Most positions require U.S. green card or citizenship; exceptions will be made for foreign national candidates with outstanding background.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Team player</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Symbol; color:black"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="color:black">Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Annual salary is negotiable based on candidate qualifications and project funding availability.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including medical benefits and paid time off.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Interested applicants: Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references, and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to:
<a href="mailto:jobs@imsg.com"><b><span style="color:windowtext">jobs@imsg.com</span></b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext">,</span></b></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext; text-decoration:none"> CC:
Dr. Murty Divakarla </span></span><b><a href="mailto:divakarlam@imsg.com">divakarlam@imsg.com</a></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext; text-decoration:none"> with the subject:
</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="color:windowtext">NOA1439 - ST2 - JPSS 2014-15</span></b></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext; text-decoration:none">. Please also indicate your timeline of availability and
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