Data Auditor

About the Role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Auditor to join our growing team. The Data Auditor will support our weather and climate science initiatives by ensuring data quality and integrity across observer and electronic monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Review data audits and tests for all observer and Electronic Monitoring trips and make corrections as necessary within established timelines, unless otherwise directed by the Data Quality Program Manager.
• Assist with the development of new data audits and tests.
• Conduct research on the nature of database errors and make recommendations for corrections.
• Perform database queries designed to identify individual error projects.
• Assist data processing staff with associated tasks, including occasional informal data requests.
• Assist with database migration projects and associated research.
• Keep the Data Quality Program Manager and Data Quality Specialist informed of important or controversial data, data quality, and compliance issues.
• Attend and participate in DPP and DQT meetings.
• Assist with manual changes by reviewing and commenting on changes as they relate to observer protocols.
• Assist in tracking the certification of newly trained observers.
• Assist in tracking priority trips, late trip submissions, and training trips and notify appropriate Observer Program staff of pending issues as needed.
• Document changes to observer protocols as they arise.
• Assist in the training of newly hired Data Debriefers and other Data Quality staff.
• Deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips, and probation/priority Data Quality trips.
• Provide observers with guidance for data quality improvement when necessary.
• Edit observer trip data, including paper logs and electronic data.
• Review Electronic Monitoring videos and assist with other data quality projects as needed.
• Provide instructions, procedural interpretation, and guidance, both in person and through documentation, to new debriefers, auditors, and other Data Quality staff as needed.

Data Audit Reviews

• Review and resolve audits from fisheries trip data within established program timelines. NEFOP and IFS trips within 90 days from land date.
• Sector/groundfish trips within the applicable Data Quality Program timeline.
• Performance targets are subject to change based on program needs and direction from the Data Quality Program Manager.

Electronic Monitoring Reviews

• Complete Electronic Monitoring reviews within 60 days of primary review submission, unless otherwise directed by the Data Quality Program Manager.
• Performance targets may be adjusted based on program needs.

Written Recommendations

• Develop written recommendations for changes and improvements to data and sample collection procedures and protocols, as required.

Progress Reporting

• Provide information supporting the monthly progress report, including accomplishments, issues encountered, travel (including purpose and significant outcomes), action items, and recommendations (when applicable).
• Progress report information is due monthly in support of the contract invoice.

Training

• Train new debriefing staff and provide procedural guidance to new debriefers, auditors, and other Data Quality personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience and applicable degree or credential requirements.
• B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries Biology/Management, or a related field.
• Strong SQL experience.
• Interest in fisheries science and fisheries management.
• General knowledge of marine mammal, sea turtle, and seabird identification and sampling procedures.
• Ability to perform at-sea observer-related duties.
• Mentoring training or experience.
• Conflict resolution training or experience.
• Experience with program planning and management in a team environment.
• Experience developing performance metrics and milestones.
• Ability to work with diverse interagency teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both office and field environments.
• Experience working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.
• Ability to represent NEFOP and NOAA programs in conversations with industry participants and stakeholders.
• Ability to go to sea and perform the duties of a fisheries observer, including working flexible work/sleep schedules, repeatedly lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, and working effectively with members of the fishing community under difficult conditions.
• Valid Driver's License.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• NOAA Safety I, II, and/or III Advanced Observer Marine Safety Training.
• NOAA Small Boat Component Safety Training.
• NOAA Defensive Driving 2.0 when operating a Government vehicle.
• All contractor personnel are also required to complete applicable NOAA IT Security, NOAA Safety, Records Management, workplace safety/security, and other required NOAA/DOC training.

Desired Qualifications

• Biological research experience at the college or professional level.
• Previous fisheries observer experience.
• Proficiency in GIS.
• Website development experience.
• SAS or other statistical package experience.
• Experience with Oracle or other relational database management systems.
• SQL programming language experience.
• HTML and XML skills and experience.

Work Environment

Work is primarily conducted onsite at the NOAA Facility at Tech Park East in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Limited off-site work may be permitted in coordination with the Program Manager, Task Monitor, and COR. Facility access is generally available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is not expected to exceed 40 hours per week unless otherwise authorized. The position may require approved travel for meetings, workshops, vessel and port visits, research cruises, and work aboard commercial fishing vessels. Task 8 is eligible for authorized surge support when additional effort is required and approved in accordance with the contract.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost. Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays.
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year.
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.