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.