Research Data Management Specialist

Research Data Management Specialist

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We are searching for a 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $56,200.00 - $.

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The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.