Scientific Data Manager - NOAA programs

Remote within the US (Preference for applicants on the East Coast)

Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Scientific Data Manager to support data and cyber activities for a NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) program. The ideal candidate will have experience with data management activities related to environmental, marine, and/or scientific projects. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect partner data to develop comprehensive seasonal deployment plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure new data types are successfully integrated into central databases.
• Produce planning documents, data flow diagrams, and communication materials for new data streams.
• Capture technical requirements and communicate them clearly to all project partners.
• Monitor assets during weather events (e.g., tropical storms), maintain tracking databases, and produce summary reports for leadership.
• Produce regular performance reports and metrics in coordination with program leadership.
• Assist management with the tracking and drafting of project agreements.
• Complete compliance reviews on project awards and assist other representatives with the review process

Required Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering field (Oceanography, Marine Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or similar).
• 3-5 years of professional experience in scientific/marine/environmental observation data management projects.
• Proven ability to manage requirements and workflows using GitHub and Google Workspace
• Experience with data principles and standardizing scientific data (e.g., metadata and file formats).
• Familiarity with NOAA programs is required. Prefer experience supporting mapping, marine science, and environmental data collection projects.
• Proficiency with open-source tools such as Python, R, and GitHub.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for continuing your work with NOAA, we want to hear from you!

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