Data Analyst

Saltwater Inc is recruiting a Data Analyst to support the Ecosystems Survey Branch (ESB) by developing ML/AI tools that enhance the efficiency, quality, and availability of advanced technology survey data used for fisheries management. The position is full-time and supports work carried out on-site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center, aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, and/or remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. What you’ll do Build ML/AI models for marine resources and species of the Northeast U.S. Shelf using NEFSC advanced technology data. Create repeatable pathways and workflows for model application, including pipelines plus data storage and processing. Support large database management across land-based servers and cloud storage. Perform statistical analysis of machine learning results to evaluate uncertainties and strengthen ecological understanding of marine resources. Document protocols for data collection, data auditing, and data analyses. Produce documentation and perform data review and analysis from associate computer programming and analyses. Contribute to publications of scientific methods and findings in peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical documents supporting fisheries science machine learning, stock assessments, and fisheries management. Coordinate and collaborate with researchers and data users across multiple groups at the NEFSC, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), and other FMCs, including data sharing, analysis, and documentation. Develop supporting materials and present research at scientific conferences, stock assessment and technical meetings, and outreach events. Assist with project reports for NEFSC, NOAA HQ, Fisheries Management Councils, Peer-Review Panels, and others. Assist in developing technical reports and proposals for competitive funding. Participate in NEFSC research projects and at-sea surveys as time permits and as needed. Required qualifications Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years experience, or Master’s degree with four (4) years experience, or PhD with one (1) year experience; the degree and experience must be directly related to the requirement. Experience analyzing large data sets. Extensive experience identifying, interpreting, analyzing, and applying a range of established approaches and solutions to tests, problems, or issues. Experience writing reports or scientific publications. Current MS Office and Google Workspace skills. Expertise with PL/SQL, R, C, Python, Linux, VIAME, Terraform , and/or other programming languages. Hold a valid driver’s license with the ability to operate a Federal motor vehicle. Technologies PL/SQL, R, C, Python, Linux, VIAME, Terraform MS Office, Google Workspace Compensation Salary range: USD 80,000 - 90,000 per year, dependent upon experience. Work location On-site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center, aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, and/or remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. Contract period The contract includes a one-year base period with up to three (3) 12-month option periods . #J-18808-Ljbffr Saltwater