[iris-bulk] JOB OPENING at UNAVCO: Data Analyst

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SUMMARY OF JOB
This individual will support the PBO Data Products and PBO GPS  
Operations managers in areas including project reporting, response to  
user inquiries, analysis of GPS and other data in support of user and  
project needs, oversight of the software development process for  
metadata and network management tools, and the prototyping/development  
of new data products and visualization tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
•	Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports for the Data Products  
and GPS Operations groups using information collected from PBO  
databases and provided by PBO engineers, archives and analysis  
centers.  Automate reporting procedures and methods as completely as  
possible.
•	Write monthly highlights of recent notable events in the Data  
Products and GPS Operations areas.
•	Respond to internal and external inquiries about GPS/other data  
formats, data access and availability, station status, and data  
quality problems.
•	Represent the Data Products and GPS Operations groups in PBO's Agile  
software development process, as a software product owner and/or  
liaison to internal stakeholders.
•	Assist in the conception and prototyping of new data products and  
visualization tools, and the subsequent development of green-lighted  
products.
•	Perform GPS and other geodetic data analysis as necessary to support  
internal operations and external data users.
•	Carry out other duties that be assigned to support operation of the  
project.
To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required
•	Ability to process raw data from at least one major class of  
geophysical/geodetic instrumentation (GPS, strain, seismic).
•	Intermediate to advanced skills in a scientific data language such  
as IDL, Matlab, or Mathematica.
•	Working knowledge of statistical and time-series analysis.
•	Working knowledge of UNIX shell-script programming and practices.
•	Ability to use (or learn to use) SQL for accessing and/or modifying  
database information.
•	Demonstrable troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
•	Proficient skill in using spreadsheet and word processing programs.
•	Good written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Education and Experience
•	Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering or related  
field is required.
•	3 – 5 years relevant experience.

Desired
•	Master's degree in physical sciences or engineering.
•	Research/Career experience working with geophysical data sets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
	Must be able to type, use repetitive motion of wrists, hands and/or  
fingers, able to sit for sustained periods of time.  Must be able to  
view a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to understand complex problems and collaborate to explore  
alternative solutions.  Must be able to organize and prioritize own  
work schedule.  Must be able to make decisions which have moderate  
impact on immediate work unit.  Must be able to communicate technical  
information both orally and through the written word.  Must be able to  
computer, analyze and interpret complex statistical data.