Commercial Data Program Scientific Data Analyst, Entry Level

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Job Summary:

Lynker is a Federal Government Contractor seeking a full-time Scientific Data Analyst to support the National Centers for Environmental Prediction at the Space Weather Prediction Center. The role involves scientific data analysis and software development tasks focused on ionospheric and space weather modeling, requiring programming skills and an interest in geophysical sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of data preprocessing and visualization tools to support space weather forecasting and modeling.

• Support the integration of radio occultation and GNSS-based datasets into analysis and modeling pipelines.

• Conduct basic statistical and graphical analysis of geophysical datasets using established methods.

• Contribute to documentation of tools, data assessments, and experiments conducted by the team.

• Collaborate with senior scientists to support software and data validation activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Foundational programming and analysis skills

• Interest in geophysical sciences

• Ability to contribute to team-based projects in a dynamic R2O environment

• Assist in the development of data preprocessing and visualization tools to support space weather forecasting and modeling

• Support the integration of radio occultation and GNSS-based datasets into analysis and modeling pipelines

• Conduct basic statistical and graphical analysis of geophysical datasets using established methods

• Contribute to documentation of tools, data assessments, and experiments conducted by the team

• Collaborate with senior scientists to support software and data validation activities

• Working knowledge of Linux environments and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash)

• Familiarity with scientific data visualization and statistical analysis

• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to follow technical guidance

• A passion for the National Weather Service mission

• Ability to accept assigned tasking, but also engage as a creative self-starter

• Driven by curiosity and willing to try new techniques and learn new skills

• Ability to remain flexible as projects and tasks evolve

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify

• US Citizen must live in US for 3-5 years prior to application

Company:

Lynker provides innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, USA, team size 501-1000 employees, currently Late Stage.