Senior Scientist
Goldbelt, Inc.
College Park, Maryland
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Goldbelt Integrated Logistics Services (GbILS) provides four specific areas of expertise—Logistics Engineering, Measurement Sciences, Program Management, and Technical Support—serving the scientific, technical, and engineering needs of clients. GbILS values its innovative thinking and service-oriented team who provide services for a variety of federal government and commercial clients.
Summary:
The Senior Scientist will function as the lead for the Science Collaboration, Coordination and Transition among NOAA Line Offices.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain and sustain current Coast Watch operational capabilities
- Enhance existing operations through continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the scientific development of new and improved satellite products
- Advance the utilization of emerging satellite products and services
- Identify and integrate innovative technologies into operational workflows
- Contribute to the evolution of operational satellite oceanography
- Engage with the broader scientific community to support advancements in satellite oceanography
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Exceptional presentation skills and stakeholder engagement skills are essential; substantive experience in these areas must be obvious and demonstrable
- Familiarity with GITHUB and CANVAS platforms
- Good communication skills
- Good word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other routine administrative office software and tools, etc.
- Knowledge of the NOAA missions relevant to Coast Watch and its partner Line Offices.
- Knowledge of the science of NOAA missions such as oceanography, water quality, ocean ecosystems, global air-sea dynamics, marine weather, hydrography, tropical storms, fisheries and aquaculture, harmful algal blooms, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in science and/or technology fields
- Scientific understanding of the context in areas where satellite data are used in applications for water quality monitoring, coastal resilience, fisheries management, weather, extreme events, human health and safety, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher-level education and knowledge of and practical experience in ocean remote sensing
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
About the Company
Goldbelt, Inc.
Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Incorporated on January 4, 1974 following the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Goldbelt’s primary mission is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its more than 3,600 shareholders. Goldbelt first ventured into the logging and timber industry but later expanded its operations into tourism, which still remains an integral part of its operations. Today, the majority of Goldbelt’s revenue and income derives from government contracting and services.
Goldbelt’s shareholder base consists of Alaska Natives who are of Tlingit and Haida descent. The Tlingit and Haida tribes are the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska, whose rich history spans more than ten thousand years in the region. Goldbelt shareholders own the entire 272,000 shares of Goldbelt stock, representing assets in excess of $100 million in addition to over 32,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Juneau. Goldbelt seeks to honor and preserve the Tlingit culture - its history, art, dance, legends, and the traditions of its Alaska Native shareholders. Learn more about Goldbelt Heritage.
The company is named after a richly mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that encompasses 33,000 acres of Goldbelt’s land holdings— an area that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay. Learn more about Goldbelt Lands.