Acoustic Analysis Project Coordinator

Job Details

Purpose

Acoustic Analystsupporting sonar development programs.Work will include coordinating analysis teams that include some software development, acoustic data analysis and sea-test planning, as well as simulation tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct acoustic reconstruction / analyses of Fleet exercises / operations to determine the effectiveness of active and passive sonar systems at sea using quantitative measures of effectiveness (MOEs) of operational importance to the Fleet.

Active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development. Preparation and review of analysis presentations, reports and databases.

Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings.

Coordinate and conduct at-sea experimental reconstruction activities, including acoustic signal analysis & performance improvement analyses in support of cross-functional system engineering and development teams within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory.

Work with Navy personnel to acquire the technical data needed to reconstruct Navy at-sea exercises.

Liaison with Navy and civilian organizations on system development, procurement, and support matters.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

HS Diploma / GED.

At least 6 years' operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.

Demonstrated ability to reconstruct and analyze active and passive sonar data.

Demonstrated ability to develop acoustic collection plans and deliver briefings to Senior U.S. Navy commands.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Fifteen or more years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.

Extensive experience with Naval intelligence collection, analysis and production methodologies such as qualification as U.S. Navy Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist.

Experience briefing and advising Command level Officers and senior civilian personnel.

Extensive experience in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine anti- submarine warfare (ASW) operations such as qualification as U.S Navy Acoustic Intelligence (ACINT) Specialist, ASW Specialist and / or Sonar Supervisor.

Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations such as qualification as U.S. Navy IUSS Master.

Knowledge and operational experience current and planned U.S. Navy sonar systems and Advanced Processor Build (APB) and Advanced Capability Build (ACB) sonar systems.

Experience with Matlab, Python or similar programming languages.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

80,000-$120,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate / intrastate travel

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers :  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers :  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above .

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.