Fisheries Data Analyst – Southeast Region Head Boat Survey

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Fisheries Data Analyst managing fishery-dependent data for NOAA Fisheries. Providing administrative, data management, analytical, and outreach support for the Southeast Region Head Boat Survey.

Posted 7/9/2026contractCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to manage and analyze fishery-dependent data from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas.
Manage, organize, and maintain SRHS and NMFS databases to ensure proper functioning, data quality, and error correction.
Enter and quality control data daily and provide weekly status reports.
Process, perform QA/QC, and analyze biological samples collected during sampling operations.
Perform QA/QC checks on otolith and spine collections in the Oracle system.
Provide error reports to port agents for correction.
Use custom data entry applications and database software such as Microsoft Excel, Oracle, and Access to summarize data and provide results.
Organize and maintain bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases.
Compile dockside sampling data from head boat port agents in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
Maintain and develop quality assurance and quality control analyses and procedures for Head Boat Survey data.
Compile and maintain vessel directory and contact information.
Track vessel reporting compliance.
Use SAS and/or R analytical software, Oracle, and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, conduct data QA/QC, monitor compliance, and analyze sensitive data.
Perform and assist with data analyses in support of data requests and general scientific inquiries.
Perform data summaries and analyses in support of SEDAR activities.
Assist with the annual report summarizing head boat survey data, including landings, effort, and impacts on the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico head boat fishery.
Participate in special projects, including multidisciplinary collaborations within and outside the agency.
Write scientific proposals to compete for extramural funding.
Review reports, manuscripts, and scientific proposals.
Assist FSD staff with fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data entry and processing as needed.
Participate in public outreach efforts, including meeting with fishermen and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHS and fisheries management in the region.
Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in position-related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forums.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study; or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data.
Experience and proficiency in advanced database software such as SAS, R, Oracle, and Access to summarize data, perform statistical analysis, and provide results in presentation or report form.
Preferred qualifications include: Experience managing and analyzing catch and effort information from recreational fishermen.
Knowledge of statistical concepts and theory.
Expertise in data management and analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Quality ControlBiological Sample AnalysisData SummarizationStatistical AnalysisError Reporting

Soft Skills

Public OutreachCollaborationCommunication