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Research Data Management Specialist

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
State College, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2025
We are searching for talented, experienced, and highly motivated Research Data Management Specialist to join our Algorithms, Prototyping and Integration (API) Department within the Communications, Information and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). You will assist in providing our customers with state-of-the-art visualization and decision support software based solutions. This position will be located in either State College, Pennsylvania or Reston, Virginia and will report to the API Department Head.

The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University serves as a national center of excellence for advanced capabilities in science and technology research. ARL provides technical innovations and solutions to real-world problems in national security, economic competitiveness and quality of life. As a designated University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL Penn State maintains a special long-term strategic relationship with DoD which has allowed us to support the nation for over 75 years with basic and applied research to address challenging problems in support of national security.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

  • Evaluate, assemble, and maintain data and data management solutions for our research teams
  • Provide expertise and consultation related to data management processes including data retrieval, processing, storage, verification, and quality control
  • Program and test automated data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processes and applications with industry standard tools and technologies
  • Integrate analytical tools with ETL data pipeline, solving research problems posed by the stakeholders and data science team

This position can be filled at the Advanced Professional level or Senior Professional level, depending on your education and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Advanced Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.

Required skills/experience areas include:

  • Data flow automation using NiFi
  • PostgreSQL
  • PostGIS
  • Python programming expertise

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • Python programming expertise
  • FastAPI experience
  • Security or similar level of certification
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Your working location will be located in either State College, Pennsylvania or Reston, Virginia.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

  • The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential. **

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$56,200.00 - $102,300.00

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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