Staff Science Operations Analyst #0007631

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Friday, May 19, 2023
Archive Date: 
Friday, June 30, 2023
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Scientific/Technical Staff
Institution Classification/Type: 
Other
Institution/Company: 
Space Telescope Science Institute
Street Line 1: 
3700 San Martin Drive
City: 
Baltimore
State/Province: 
Maryland
Zip/Postal: 
21218
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Support NASA missions! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science and flight operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about our missions. This position can support hybrid work both onsite and from home. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV).

The Science & Mission Scheduling Branch (SMSB) in the Science Operations and Engineering (SCOPE) Division is seeking a Staff Science Operations Scientist to support science scheduling operations for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Qualifications:
No prior practical experience is required; prior experience or course work associated with space science mission development, scheduling, orbital dynamics, and instrumentation is beneficial.
Qualified applicant required experience and knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of physics, astronomy, and orbital mechanics concepts is required.
• Knowledge of UNIX or LINUX operating systems is required.
• Working knowledge of Python or a similar scripting language, along with SQL, is desired.

Qualified applicants will also have:
• Ability to work independently and carry through assigned tasks.
• Ability to formulate and resolve problems through research and application of standard scientific, mathematical and computation skills and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships, both internally and externally, in a hybrid work environment.
• Ability to write detailed operational procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include technical writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and follow-through are essential.
• Ability to work in and actively contribute to a team environment.

This position has the potential for required shift work in support of current and future missions.
Candidates must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident. ITAR clearance is required.


TO APPLY: Please upload a resume, cover letter and online application. Applications received by June 30, 2023 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.
ONLY use this link to apply: https://stsci.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/72427


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Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$70000.00 (USD)
Salary Max: 
$80000.00 (USD)
Compensation Notes: 
Our Robust and Competitive Benefit Programs
Included Benefits: 

The starting position and salary are commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, June 30, 2023
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, June 30, 2023
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Marleen Palacios Calderon
Institution/Company: 
Space Telescope Science Institute
Street Line 1: 
3700 San Martin Drive
City: 
Baltimore
State/Province: 
Maryland
Zip/Postal Code: 
21218
Country: 
United States of America
Phone: 
4103386742
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
#0007631
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Marleen Palacios Calderon