What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geophysical Analyst position at Bright Star Solutions LLC?
Bright Star Solutions provides specialized systems engineering support to federal agencies. Bright Star is a minority-owned, 8(a) small business consultancy based in the heart of Washington, DC.
Bright Star is recruiting a Geophysical Analyst/Geophysicist to lead and support advanced geophysical initiatives in national security and clandestine activity assessment for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This role requires expertise in electrical resistivity, seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, and radar-based geophysical methods, as well as proficiency in cutting-edge modeling, algorithm development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with communication skills to support innovative solutions for complex challenges.
Position Responsibilities:
- Geophysical Data Collection and Processing: Lead the design, execution, and analysis of geophysical surveys using Ground and Borehole-based Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Cross Borehole Seismic Tomography, Acoustic Seismic, Electromagnetic (EM), magnetic methods, and ground-penetrating radar (GPR).
- Utilize non-Geophysical tools to supplement geophysical investigation including high precision GPS and Utility Locate tools.
- Oversee field operations, ensuring the integration of multi-sensor data for comprehensive subsurface assessments.
- Modeling and Inversion: Apply geophysical models, including forward and inversion techniques, for subsurface characterization.
- Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight for large-scale geophysical projects, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, chemists, data scientists, and logistic teams, to deliver integrated solutions. Engage with government sponsors to define requirements, provide technical briefings, and deliver actionable insights.
- Documentation and Reporting: Author technical reports, research papers, and presentations for government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geological Sciences, or a related field.
- Willing to travel 50-75% of the time
- 3 years of experience in geophysics
- Experience in electrical resistivity, seismic, and electromagnetic geophysics, radar systems, and subsurface imaging.
- Proficiency in advanced data processing, modeling, and analysis techniques, tomographic imaging
- Experience with software tools such as MATLAB, Python, ArcGIS, and other geophysical processing software
- Programming skills in C, C , and other relevant languages for geophysical applications
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Active CBP BI
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Staking University training
- Experience with pulseEKKO
- Experience with the VSM4
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sterling, VA 20164
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000