What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate/Habitat Analyst position at IBSS Corporation?
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $67,000-$70,000
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
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Description (describe the program at high-level)
IBSS is seeking a Full Time Climate Ecosystem and Fisheries Initiative (CEFI) Analyst to support NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). A large component of this position will involve collaborating with other scientists to design new living marine resource (LMR) habitat models and incorporate existing models that are based on both U.S. and Canadian survey data. The Analyst will work closely with the Working Group on the Northwest Atlantic Regional Sea (WGNARS) members to assess historical and predicted habitat change in both U.S. and Canadian waters.
This project will utilize new regional ocean model simulations based on NOAA's state-of-the-art Modular Ocean Model (MOM6, a numerical representation of ocean circulation dynamics that covers a large coastwide domain stretching from the North Atlantic Basin to the Gulf of Mexico). These new regional ocean model simulations are part of NOAA's CEFI that is across-NOAA line office effort to develop new regional ocean model hindcasts, forecasts, and long-term climate change projections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and organize in-person workshops to reassess marine species habitat models
- Work with the a variety of stakeholders and end users to identify key marine species and ocean variables to include in the habitat analysis and consequently, climate risk policy
- Lead the analysis of historical and future habitat change, present results to stakeholders, publish results in peer-reviewed journals
- Work with NOAA Fisheries communication personnel to update existing marine species habitat webpages that host the results
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
- Masters or PhD in statistics, marine science, fisheries, quantitative ecology, oceanography, or similar, or a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of demonstrated experience
- Knowledge and/or experience with statistical software, such as R, python, SAS, MATLAB, etc
- Experience in using oceanographic, ecological, economic, or climate models, including linking such models together
- Experience and understanding of code versioning software (e.g., Git)
- Demonstrated experience developing graphical user interfaces for scientific purposes with data analysis and familiarity with the design, development, and management of relational databases for scientific information
- Demonstrated proficiency for the following skill sets:
- Coordinating and leading diverse scientific project teams
- Communication both verbally and written (including visual presentations) with a diverse audience
- Working independently
- Adaptability to quickly changing priorities and strict timelines
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to obtain a US Citizen NOAA Public Trust Security Clearance
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.
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Salary : $67,000 - $70,000
