Scientific Data Analyst/Fisheries Information Specialist

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)
Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)

Position Overview:

CASE is seeking a Scientific Data Analyst to support NOAA Fisheries’ Fish Ecology Division by developing, managing, and modernizing scientific information systems supporting fisheries research and ecosystem science.

This position focuses on improving scientific data accessibility, reproducibility, and long-term stewardship while supporting collaborative research across NOAA.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage biological and environmental datasets.

• Develop reproducible data processing pipelines.

• Support scientific software development and workflow automation.

• Develop GIS products and interactive visualizations.

• Maintain metadata and documentation.

• Support COMPASS information management.

• Develop GitHub-managed workflows and version-controlled analytical products.

• Collaborate with fisheries scientists, ecologists, and software developers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, GIS, Marine Science, Fisheries, Environmental Science, or related field.

• Experience with SQL, R, Python, or similar languages.

• Experience managing scientific datasets.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Proficiency in:

  • R and/or Python.

    • ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.

    • GitHub and version control.

    • COMPASS.

    • Scientific software development.

    • Fisheries or ecological datasets.

    • Cloud computing.

    • Automated QA/QC.

• Publication record preferred.

Why Join CASE?

CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.

CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.

Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.

At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.

Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.

CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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