Scientific Programmer II - National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Company: IBSS Corporation
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Scientific Programmer II
Location: Silver Spring, MD or Boulder, CO or Asheville, NC or Kiln, Mississippi (potential for remote)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible


Description
The Scientific Programmer II will be providing technical support to Archive Implementation and
Maintenance. This includes assisting with the development and implementation of software solutions to
ensure the integrity and usability of environmental data over the entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate
will have experience in programming and data management, as well as strong communication and
collaboration skills.


Key Responsibilities:
Assist in developing software solutions to support archive implementation and maintenance
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather and implement archive
requirements
Participate in Data Set Readiness Reviews to ensure NCEI is prepared to ingest and archive new
and updated archive requests
Maintain and update archive documentation and upload to the Archive Document Library
Provide technical support to other members of the team as needed


Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in scientific programming and data management
Proficiency in Python and/or Java programming languages
Knowledge of data storage and retrieval systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Understanding of metadata standards and best practices for data stewardship
Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or D3.js


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 an exceptional level of 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 including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, 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 receive consideration 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, The EEO is the law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to HR Department, Anu Gupta at 609-558-6539 or email at HR@ibsscorp.com

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