Research Data Management Specialist
Listed on 2026-04-24
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IT/Tech
Data Science Manager, Data Scientist, Data Engineering, Data Analyst
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We are searching for talented, experienced, and highly motivated Research Data Management Specialist to join our Algorithms, Prototyping and Integration (API) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
You will assist in providing our customers with state‑of‑the‑art visualization and decision support software‑based solutions. This position will be located in either State College, Pennsylvania or Reston, Virginia and will report to the API Department Head.
ARL serves as a national center of excellence for advanced capabilities in science and technology research. ARL provides technical innovations and solutions to real‑world problems in national security, economic competitiveness and quality of life. As a designated University‑Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL Penn State maintains a special long‑term strategic relationship with DoD which has allowed us to support the nation for over 75 years with basic and applied research to address challenging problems in support of national security.
ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:- Evaluate, assemble, and maintain data and data management solutions for our research teams
- Provide expertise and consultation related to data management processes including data retrieval, processing, storage, verification, and quality control
- Program and test automated data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processes and applications with industry standard tools and technologies
- Integrate analytical tools with ETL data pipeline, solving research problems posed by the stakeholders and data science team
This position can be filled at the Advanced Professional level or Senior Professional level, depending on your education and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Advanced Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level positions.
Required skills/experience areas include:- Data flow automation using Ni Fi
- PostgreSQL
- PostGIS
- Python programming expertise
- Python programming expertise
- FastAPI experience
- Security+ or similar level of certification
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Your working location will be located in either State College, Pennsylvania or Reston, Virginia.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site .psu.edu.
The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$56,200.00 - $
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