Remote Data Analyst — Wildland Fire & NASA Projects

Analytical-Mechanics-Associates,-Inc.-; Hampton (VA); Remote; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks two data analysts to support NASA’s Earth Action Program, focusing on scientific data analysis and trusted data products for wildland fire management. This remote, part-time role supports the Earth Action Program under the RSES contract and involves turning NASA L0 data into L2/L3 products and developing data pipelines.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field, experience with PM2.5 sensors, GIS, Python, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• BS with current graduate studies in earth system science, environmental science, meteorology or related fields.
• Experience with PM2.5 sensors, assembly, installation and data retrieval.
• Proficiency in air quality data analysis and integrating ground networks with satellite data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate published papers and identify key science questions related to NASA Wildland Fires Program and FireSense Project.
• Support data evaluation and analysis to address program and project science goals.
• Convert NASA L0 data into L2/L3 data products and assess instrument limitations and uncertainties.
• Contribute to data quality control and propagate uncertainties in products.
• Support collection and organization of field data and development of data pipelines and algorithms for NASA facility instrumentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS in earth system science or related field

Tools

Python

Igor Pro

GIS

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks two data analysts to support NASA’s Earth Action Program, focusing on scientific data analysis and trusted data products for wildland fire management. This remote, part-time role supports the Earth Action Program under the RSES contract and involves turning NASA L0 data into L2/L3 products and developing data pipelines.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field, experience with PM2.5 sensors, GIS, Python, and collaboration across