It Specialist

Description:

Duties

This position will be hired under STRI, with a duty station at the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC.

This position serves as the Information Technology Specialist, Data Manager/Enterprise Architecture (IT Specialist (DATAMGT), for ForestGEO. The Information Technology Specialist, Data Manager/Enterprise Architecture (IT Specialist/DATAMGT) will focus on the creation and implementation of a network-wide data information system to support the program’s scientific mission of conducting research on forest dynamics.

In this position, you will:

Develop and implement data pipelines and workflows as new enhancements to the existing data structure.

• Create data management solutions and informatic workflows, implement data standards, and develop data architectures needed for data acquisition, use, and storage. Use best practices in web development and database applications, ensure progress on data system design, development, and maintenance, and serve as a technical representative on related contractual services.
• Conduct in-depth technical analyses of alternatives and work closely with researchers to develop and implement appropriate software tools, new workflows, and either take appropriate action or recommend new kinds of calculations and modeling scenarios which are required for cutting edge research.

• Develop and provide training to researchers and partners on the ForestGEO data system and serve as a liaison with global partners.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.