Field Operations and Data Modernization Specialist
$62,500–$90,000 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead field collection of biological and environmental data in estuarine and marine environments while supporting the transition from analog recording to digital platforms using electronic measuring boards and ruggedized tablets. Evaluate and implement new field technologies to improve at-sea efficiency, oversee eDNA sample coordination and chain-of-custody, and ensure adherence to anti-contamination protocols. Design and implement automated data pipelines to streamline ship-to-shore transfers, develop scripts for rapid data product generation, and maintain project databases for interdisciplinary team usability. Serve as the primary operational liaison to the 'Omics laboratory and synthesize methodological improvements by authoring technical reports and presenting at scientific meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in a field of study directly related to the requirements of this contract, including fisheries, ecology, natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, oceanography, or hydrology
- Advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for two years, MS, or four years, PhD, of experience
- Three or more years of experience related to the outlined tasks
- Demonstrated familiarity with the marine and anadromous species and habitats managed by NOAA Fisheries within the West Coast region
- Quantitative capabilities, including proven experience in statistical and complex data analysis
- Familiarity with open science concepts
- Working proficiency in analytical tools and software, such as R, Python, or Geographic Information Systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of authoring technical reports and contributing to published, peer-reviewed scientific articles
- Ability to efficiently manage dynamic workloads, maintain high organizational standards, and produce high-quality deliverables within established timelines
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively within interdisciplinary scientific teams
- Contractor staff must be suited for public trust classification
- Background investigations are required for all Contractor staff proposed for this project and must be cleared prior to beginning performance
- Effective January 1, 2026, vendors and visitors must present REAL ID-compliant identification, or an acceptable alternative government-issued photo identification, to enter applicable DOC/NOAA facilities
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