IT Specialist (Data Management)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $75.79k - $133.14k / year • 1d ago

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Open: August 6, 2026 — Closes: August 12, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD; Durham, NH; Norfolk, VA; or Seattle, WA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS-26-13028932-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Major Duties

As an IT Specialist (Data Management), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a data manager developing and administering database management systems software for acquisition, storage and retrieval of hydrographic data for the National Ocean Service (NOS). Analyze and plan for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements to develop data mining and data warehousing programs. Evaluate and provide recommendations on new database technologies and architecture. Conduct data extraction and statistical analysis utilizing computer programs to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives for the Hydrographic Surveys Division (HSD). Determine the most efficient strategies to collect quantitative information to make informed data-driven decisions and make recommendations based on findings in large data sets. Develop and administer data standards and policies for security, storage and retrieval of information. Advise on benefits of automation to improve efficiency of data manipulation and processing and the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings. Respond to requests for data and hydrographic survey information.

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