Senior Research Operations Lead — Marine Data Analytics

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC seeks a Research Operations Specialist IV to join NOAA’s ONMS team in Silver Spring, MD, supporting national and regional science coordination. Responsibilities include data synthesis, reporting, and partnership development to guide resource management decisions.

Required are a marine science background, 5+ years in statistical/geospatial analysis (R preferred), and data-management experience. Travel and NOAA diver status may be required.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in a marine science related field (e.g. biology, oceanography, ecology).
• 5+ years of experience in statistical and geospatial analysis (R experience preferred).
• Experience with data management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/maintain regional and national science partnerships.
• Participate in HQ meetings and engage with HQ staff.
• Provide analytical leadership on sampling design, research, characterization and monitoring.
• Field operations support including diving or vessel operations; potential travel and NOAA diver status.

Skills

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

R language

Statistical methods

Written and oral communication

Partnership development

Education

Master's degree in marine science or related field

Job description

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC seeks a Research Operations Specialist IV to join NOAA’s ONMS team in Silver Spring, MD, supporting national and regional science coordination. Responsibilities include data synthesis, reporting, and partnership development to guide resource management decisions.

Required are a marine science background, 5+ years in statistical/geospatial analysis (R preferred), and data-management experience. Travel and NOAA diver status may be required.