Remote Oceanographic Data Analyst I

Ocean Associates Incorporated; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits

Job summary

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) seeks an Oceanographic Data Specialist 1 to support CO-OPS from remote locations in the United States. The role entails data verification, SOP development, and collaboration with field teams in a full-time capacity.

NOAA-related work emphasizes tides, water levels, and meteorological data analysis. Candidate qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant science or a Bachelor’s with experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MATLAB, GIS, SQL, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, physics, physical science, geophysics, civil engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience accepted as alternative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with MATLAB, GIS, SQL and spreadsheets preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to field and office work environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and verify metadata and data for water level stations and sensors.
• Assess quality of bench marks and leveling records; input into database.
• Evaluate documentation and provide written feedback per CO-OPS criteria.
• Load preliminary water level and current meter data into the database.
• Troubleshoot data, metadata issues, and accuracy concerns.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and technical manuals.
• Provide technical consultation for CO-OPS partnerships.
• Deliver oral and written presentations as needed.
• Participate in meetings with field personnel and teams.
• Lead field installations and leveling to learn CO-OPS procedures.
• Produce data charts and graphics for engineering/oceanographic data.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent & team worker

Constructive feedback

Education

Master's degree in oceanography or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

MATLAB

SQL

GIS (ESRI)

Spreadsheets

Statistics databases

Job description

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) seeks an Oceanographic Data Specialist 1 to support CO-OPS from remote locations in the United States. The role entails data verification, SOP development, and collaboration with field teams in a full-time capacity.

NOAA-related work emphasizes tides, water levels, and meteorological data analysis. Candidate qualifications include a Master’s degree in a relevant science or a Bachelor’s with experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MATLAB, GIS, SQL, and