Human Dimensions Research Manager – Temp

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. Apply expert and highly specialized knowledge to gather facts, research and analyze data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and strategies across GOMO and OAP program areas .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ocean observing systems and acidification monitoring, with strong capabilities in data management, technical writing, and project coordination. Proven ability to lead international partnerships and manage complex logistical frameworks.

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Expert Knowledge In Ocean Observing SystemsFederal Data Management StandardsTechnical Writing AbilityProject Tracking DatabasesInternational Scientific Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStrategic Blueprint DevelopmentMetadata Standards EstablishmentData Interoperability EnhancementScientific VisualizationQuality-Control ProtocolsNear-Real-Time Data IngestionVirtualization PipelinesAction-Tracking Framework ManagementLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipTechnical GuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Grant Management SystemsProject Tracking Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Low-Risk Federal Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Ocean MonitoringAcidification ScienceBilateral PartnershipsNOAACoastal Acidification NetworksInteragency CommitteesOpen-Data ProtocolsGovernment-Ready Briefings

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply expert and highly specialized knowledge to gather facts, research and analyze data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and strategies across GOMO and OAP program areas
Lead project teams to accomplish discrete goals and tasks
Provide limited supervision and technical guidance to junior staff
Lead coordination of bilateral international partnerships, including the NOAA-Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada collaboration
Manage action-tracking frameworks and annual assembly logistics
Represent NOAA program interests in interagency and international committees on ocean monitoring and acidification science
Manage operational coordination across regional and national Coastal Acidification Networks
Run quarterly all-CANs assemblies
Draft strategic blueprints for a Caribbean CAN
Enhance data interoperability and machine-readability
Establish metadata standards and data management policies for government approval
Direct coordination of autonomous observing fleets and uncrewed system assets to optimize geospatial coverage of ocean monitoring networks
Facilitate technical expert working groups to modernize and unify standard operating measurement methodologies and quality-control protocols
Execute near-real-time data ingestion workflow activities and virtualization pipelines
Develop scientific visualizations, portfolio metrics evaluation models, and technical briefings for agency-wide and international data calls

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
8+ years of professional and/or academic experience
Advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
Deep familiarity with global ocean observing systems and acidification monitoring networks
Demonstrated experience with federal data management standards, metadata frameworks, and open-data protocols
Experience supporting international scientific bodies or bilateral government partnerships
Strong technical writing ability
Experience producing government-ready briefings, reports, and strategic documents
Proficiency with project tracking databases and grant management systems
Monday through Friday, 8 AM EST to 5 PM EST availability
Travel required, including at-sea deployments on NOAA vessels and national/international coordination meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Internal promotions
Professional development
Recognition and rewards programs
Remote work
Occasional travel