SCIPP Systems Analyst

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SCIPP Systems Analyst## Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified## Department:

LSUAM HSS - GA - SCIPP Climate - NOAA (Vincent Brown ))##

Work Location:

E0328 Howe Russell Kniffen East Geoscience Complex## Pay Grade:

Professional##

Job Description:

The NOAA funded Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) at Louisiana State University is seeking a Data Scientist to provide advanced Information Technology (IT) support in software applications, programming expertise for dynamic data collection and warehousing, and website support to the research program. SCIPP is one of only 12 national NOAA Regional Integrated Science and Assessment Research Programs nationally that works with Stakeholders to reduce vulnerability to weather and climate extremes.

SCIPP has a complex high‐performance computing infrastructure based on Unix OS variants.

Job Responsibilities:

45% - Work will include research-driven applications in programming to acquire and analyze environmental data sets (daily and hourly), develop stakeholder-driven graphical and tabular products (e.g., SURGDAT), and design user interfaces to produce enhanced understanding of complex environmental information.
45% - Develop and maintain operational websites for SCIPP. Additionally, will produce new tools to visualize complex weather/climate data.
5% - The work will also involve supporting various research projects through the development of application, programs, and geographic decision support tools for SCIPP and LSU climatologists 5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications  Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or physical sciences   Years of

Experience:

2 years of scientific programming experience on UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X platforms.

Degree substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications  Education Level: Master's Computer Science (Programming) or equivalent (computer-based).  Years of

Experience:

At least two years of qualified experience

Specific

Experience:

Building and maintaining websites, building and maintaining databases, experience with servers, and application development.

The Programming position will require the employee to work behind a computer for most of the day; however, the employee may need to help set up computers, move computers around, or help in the server room.## Additional

Job Description:

## Special Instructions:

Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Vincent Brown at vbrow
31.## Posting Date:

November 19, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 19, 2026## Additional Position Information:
** Background Check
- ** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
** Benefits
- ** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave…