Field Operations and Data Modernization Specialist

The Field Operations and Data Modernization Specialist leads at-sea and estuarine field data collection for long-term NOAA Fisheries surveys while modernizing data capture and processing workflows. This role bridges the gap between traditional analog recording and digital platforms, implementing automated pipelines and eDNA protocols to ensure efficient, analysis-ready data products. The specialist also manages project logistics, authoring technical reports and standard operating procedures to maintain the continuity of multi-decade scientific time series.