Geodetic Earth Scientist

Geodetic Earth Scientists analyze the Earth's gravity and magnetic fields, geophysical structure, material properties, and dynamics for geospatial intelligence and DoD applications. They define and maintain the World Geodetic System (WGS), perform datum transformations between WGS 84 and local datums, and develop spatial and temporal models defining Earth systems. They provide in-depth technical expertise on geodesy, geophysics, and the geospatial sciences. Step into a role where your scientific expertise directly drives global navigation and national defense. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is actively seeking Geodetic Earth Scientists to tackle complex, real-world challenges on a global scale. We need experts to analyze the Earth's fundamental forces - its gravity, magnetic fields, and dynamic systems. In this role, you will maintain and advance the World Geodetic System, providing the critical foundational data that delivers a decisive advantage to our nation's leaders, military forces, and first responders. If you excel in scientific modeling, large-scale data analysis, and programming in languages like Python, C++, SQL, or Fortran, your technical skills are needed to translate raw geodetic data into actionable intelligence. Join our mission to Know the Earth, Show the Way, Understand the World. This position may offer a recruitment incentive, subject to eligibility, and candidates must sign a service agreement requiring prorated repayment if the agreement is terminated before completion. US Citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) pay band IA-02. Salary $51,740 - $90,597 per year.