Film Scanning & Digital Imaging Specialist - Active Clearance Required

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • Full-time • Livermore, CA, US • $109.53k - $161.03k / year • 2d ago

Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay Rate

$109,530 - $161,028 Annually

$109,530 - $134,100 Annually for the A07.3 Level

$131,490 - $161,028 Annually for the A07.4 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Film Scanning & Digital Imaging Specialist. You will be responsible for digitization and archiving of motion picture film and other analog media types from the United States period of underground nuclear testing. You will assist in tasks related to scanning, media repair, metadata generation, content management, and reference assistance. You must demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a team, and to maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail in multiple aspects of your work. The position is in the Nuclear Test Data program (Atmospheric Test Film Digitization) within Strategic Deterrence (SD) directorate.

The Film Scanning and Reanalysis Project is an ongoing project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Its purpose is to scan and reanalyze ~10,000 unclassified scientific films of the atmospheric tests performed from 1945 through 1962. The intent of this new analysis is to provide higher value data for the Stockpile Stewardship Program. Most of the films were shot on black and white emulsions because of their higher optical density ranges. The scanning system uses an 8K B/W camera to capture the highest possible spatial resolution of the images. Many films were shot with rotating prism cameras running between 1500 and 3000 frames per second. Unfortunately, prism cameras tend to jitter (i.e., the image bounces up and down from frame to frame), thereby introducing noise into the data. To reduce this noise, the films must be stabilized before being analyzed. This has been accomplished using computer tools, such as Adobe After Effects. We are now looking to hire someone to complete the work on the unclassified films and start scanning the classified films that reside in the LLNL Archives.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role, you will

Perform a range of complex responsibilities including the management, processing, protection, and control of unclassified and classified materials.
Facilitate proper information marking and disposition.
Track and report digitization metric efforts and communicate with Classified Digitization Program Manager (CDPM) to provide status of special projects and operation activities.
Perform advanced operational activities of equipment functionality, maintenance, development of process procedures, workflows, setting priorities, tracking tasks to completion, and external vendor support.
Write internal documentation and procedures for scanning operations and classified publications (supplemental to unclassified publications).
Become proficient in operating the scanning equipment and transferring the data to our computer storage systems.
Perform post-scanning image capture work, such as video stabilization and color correction.
Produce multiple digital outputs from scanned film.
Evaluate the quality of various films/plates currently in our possession and visually identify, inspect, handle, and clean the film/plate assets.
Assume responsibility for setup, operation, repair and maintenance of film scanning equipment.
Be accountable for the quality scanning of physical records to digital formats.
Clean-up video quality, including synchronizing sound.
Resolve frame rate and other video quality issues.
Preserve historical films (including clean up, repairing tears, and removing tape).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities At The A07.4 Level

Serve as a subject matter expert in film digitization for the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE), including presenting to senior leadership and NSE colleagues on topics related to film analysis and preservation.
Provide management support for the Atmospheric Test Film Digitization program, including defining and implementing program strategy, especially as work transitions from unclassified to classified media.
Take an active leadership role in the digital asset management of digitized items, including supporting migration from the current storage location to a dedicated repository.

Qualifications

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Associate of Arts degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience with different digital media formats and file types.
Experience with 8mm – 9.5inch film types (20+ different types of film), including an understanding of synching sound to picture.
Experience working with multiple formats of film (print, negative and intermediate).
Comprehensive knowledge of both Mac and PC platforms.
Experience with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop or related digital imaging.

Additional Qualifications At The A07.4 Level

Experience managing digitization efforts (ideally film digitization) for an organization.
Experience with federally funded R&D efforts, including common federal reporting and funding practices.
Filmography or digitization training/credentials from an accredited or professional organization.
Experience managing a diverse group of non-exempt and exempt staff.

Qualifications We Desire

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Library Science, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A basic knowledge of color correction practices for film.
Deep understanding of videography, and of the US nuclear enterprise.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire.

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