Alaska Marine Data Management Specialist

ECO Magazine; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting a Data Management Specialist for the Alaska Marine Mammal Observer Program. This full-year, full-time role supports the electronic monitoring project to document harbor porpoise bycatch and involves collaboration with NMFS AFSC, state agencies, and industry partners.

The position emphasizes data management, reporting, and coordinating vessel deployment, training materials, and budgets, with a November 15, 2026 start date in SE Alaska or

Qualifications

• Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Data analysis and project management skills related to natural sciences.
• Ability to analyze and summarize data for reporting to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vessels and EM equipment provider to get equipment on vessels and operational.
• Coordinate with AFSC staff on development of communications and training materials, data workflow, QA/QC processes.
• Support administrative obligations including budget management and equipment acquisition.
• Write, edit and assemble progress reports; contribute to technical and annual reports as required.
• Represent the AMMOP project and PSMFC in meetings with agencies, tribes, industry reps, universities and consultants.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Facilitation

Collaboration

Budget management

Written reports

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Query languages

Job description

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting a Data Management Specialist for the Alaska Marine Mammal Observer Program. This full-year, full-time role supports the electronic monitoring project to document harbor porpoise bycatch and involves collaboration with NMFS AFSC, state agencies, and industry partners.

The position emphasizes data management, reporting, and coordinating vessel deployment, training materials, and budgets, with a November 15, 2026 start date in SE Alaska or