CareerPlan

Human Dimensions Research Manager (SME II)

USRemoteFull-time$102k–$108k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11
Remote · from United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead coordination of national and regional Coastal Acidification Networks, connecting advanced ocean science with communities and decision-makers to improve monitoring systems and data accessibility.

Role type

Senior IC research program manager (ocean science)

Builds

National and regional ocean monitoring networks, data interoperability standards, and strategic recommendations for government agencies

Domain

Ocean science + environmental policy

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic leadership, scientific program coordination, stakeholder engagement, data management, metadata standards development, project management, technical writing, grant management

Preferred skills

Knowledge of global ocean-observing systems, experience with international scientific organizations, experience with intergovernmental committees

Technologies

Project management databases, grant management systems

Responsibilities

Lead research and analytical activities across ocean acidification programs; Coordinate bilateral international partnerships and government-to-government collaborations; Represent program interests in interagency and international committees; Oversee operational coordination of regional and national Coastal Acidification Networks; Lead initiatives to improve data interoperability and metadata standards; Coordinate autonomous ocean-observing fleets and uncrewed systems; Facilitate technical working groups for modernizing measurement methodologies; Support near-real-time data ingestion workflows; Develop scientific visualizations and technical reports for stakeholders; Lead project teams with technical guidance to junior members