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Radiance Technologies Oceanographic Data Manager / HR100879 in Iuka, Mississippi
This position is for an Oceanographic Data Manager with a company located in Stennis Space Center, MS.
Job Summary: The Oceanographic Data Manager will support the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) by providing database, documentation, and quality-control support. Duties include maintenance of the Oceanographic and Atmospheric Master Library (OAML), which provides standardized databases and algorithms that handle Navy platform collected in-situ oceanographic data and Tactical Decision Aid (TDA) supplied climatological databases. The duty location is at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities Include: Maintain several OAML software and database entries for NAVOCEANO's Oceanographic Department; Monitor database performance and stability; Document science and mathematics behind models and algorithms; Document code; Evaluate and document test cases; Load data for any in-situ physical oceanographic observations; Identify backlog of unarchived survey data, then download and review; Perform quality checks, data archival, and data backup; Submit regular progress reports summarizing accomplishments.
Requirements and Qualifications Include: Database experience; Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Required Experience: Associate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Oceanography, Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), or another relevant technical field; Two (2) years of experience with oceanographic data, data structures, or database management.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with OAML constituent databases; Oceanographic data or modeling; GIS software packages (e.g., Esri ArcGIS, QGIS); Programming languages such as C++, Java, Python; Familiarity with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems; Scientific programming languages or scientific data display systems (MATLAB, R); Security+ certification; Self-motivated yet able to work well within a development team; Strong oral and written communication skills.
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance: Yes
Polygraph Required: Not Required
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.