Ecosystem And Statistical Model Developer

Job Title: Ecosystem and Statistical Model Developer
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Description (scope of work)
IBSS is seeking a scientist to facilitate Ecosystem and Statistical Model development and application for NOAA's Ecosystem Dynamics and Assessment Branch.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide technical support for the development of an interdisciplinary Ecosystem and Statistical (e.g., multispecies assessment models, time-series models, structural equation models) modeling toolbox
• Collaborate broadly with NEFSC, Clients, and others as applicable to strategize and prioritize tasks
• Identify and prioritize software in need of updates and maintenance
• Update and/or work with software developers to ensure model tools meet user needs
• Provide first-line user support for Ecosystem and Statistical Model software
• Keep abreast of NO nd IT policies to ensure compliance and appropriate provision of Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software
• Provide technical support for assessment model development and testing
• Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software
• Improve usability of Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software, including providing more useful error messages and improving creation of input files
• Develop testing framework to benchmark existing and new Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software
• Develop documentation guidelines for Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software to be included in the toolbox
• Facilitate and support community use of versioning and storage for Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling software
• Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling communication and outreach
• Collaborate with and survey developers and field scientists conducting Ecosystem and Statistical assessment modeling tasks within NMFS and beyond to best meet community needs
• Develop or coordinate training on different Ecosystem and Statistical Modeling platforms
• Create and update documentation for Ecosystem and Statistical Models
• Provide reports, briefings, and presentations on Ecosystem and Statistical Models
• Communicate the results of projects and activities to general and scientific audiences in written and oral formats
• Organize and participate in symposia at national and international conferences and workshops

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of experience (directly related to the individual requirement) with a Master's degree in statistics, marine science, fisheries, quantitative ecology, oceanography, or similar, or PhD in a similar field
• Excellent programming skills, including experience that may include C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, and HTML
• Knowledge and/or experience with statistical software, such as R, python, SAS, MATLAB, and others
• Experience and understanding of code versioning software, such as Git, SVN, mercurial, and others
• Experience with Automatic Differential Model Builder (ADMB) and/or Template Model Builder (TMB) package is highly desirable
• Experience in linking existing oceanographic and ecological models or ecological and economic models together is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in the development of graphical user interfaces for scientific purposes with data analysis and familiarity with the design, development, and management of relational databases for scientific information
• Demonstrated proficiency for the following skill sets:
• Project management for complex and technical scientific programs
• Coordinating and leading diverse project teams to develop, improve, and achieve project goals
• Communication both verbally and using written materials (including visual presentations) with a variety of audiences including technical, scientific, and the general public

About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the HR Department, Francesca Urrutia at (703) 826-4302, or email at HR@ibsscorp.com