Database Manager

Responsibilities

• The Database Manager is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing relational and spatial databases to support ecological research, telemetry studies, and survey operations within the NEFSC PSD
• This position ensures data integrity, accessibility, and compliance with NOAA data standards
• Design and manage Oracle-based relational and spatial databases for marine research data
• Develop and maintain data validation and workflow automation procedures
• Support integration of databases with analytical tools and web-based applications (e.g., RShiny)
• Provide technical documentation and support to users; ensure metadata and security protocols are maintained

Skills

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, ecology, or related field
• More than 5 years of applicable experience
• Strong proficiency with Oracle databases, SQL, and spatial data tools (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Proficient in R and R shiny
• Familiarity with managing telemetry, survey, and biological sample data
• Proficiency in data quality control, backup, and user support procedures
• Ability to collaborate with scientists and data analysts on cross-functional projects

Benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, ecology, or related field
• More than 5 years of applicable experience
• Strong proficiency with Oracle databases, SQL, and spatial data tools (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Proficient in R and R shiny
• Familiarity with managing telemetry, survey, and biological sample data
• Proficiency in data quality control, backup, and user support procedures
• Ability to collaborate with scientists and data analysts on cross-functional projects