CIRES/ NOAA NCEI Space Weather Data Manager
Requisition Number: 66482
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 25-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado in Boulder has an immediate opening for a Space Weather Data Manager working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). NCEI is a globally recognized repository and provider of long-term geophysical, space weather, and marine data. This position is located within NCEI's Solar and Terrestrial Physics (STP) branch. STP is responsible for data stewardship and product development for space weather instruments on satellites including the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), the Space Weather Follow-On (SWFO) mission satellites, the Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES), the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP), and the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR). Data management at NCEI is focused on providing support to users including NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, US Air Force, government agencies, academia, and many international organizations.
CIRES is looking for a data manager that will manage large data sets, automate data management and processing pipelines, and describe data and datasets with standard metadata. The person in this position will be a member of the STP data management team. The successful candidate will collaborate as part of a team of scientists and software engineers that process and steward satellite space weather data, serving global data users by providing discovery and access for data and derived scientific products. The successful candidate will use their skills and insights to help our team to develop improved scientific and data management products.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
At CIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) , more than 900 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.
The NCEI-STP (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/space-weather) space weather team is responsible for oversight of the NOAA space weather sensors on several satellite constellations, including GOES, DSCOVR, and SWFO. These missions provide data critical for NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) efforts to protect life and property, as well as to the broader scientific community. The space weather team's responsibilities include calibration and validation of space weather measurements and data products, development of scientific processing algorithms used in real time to produce data for forecasters, development of retrospective algorithms to create scientifically authoritative (best') products, and prototyping real-time processing systems.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
(15%) Facilitate the ingest, archive, and distribution of data collected by NOAA satellites and other space-weather observation platforms.
(15%) Develop and maintain scripts to enhance the automation of operational processes.
(10%) Identify ways to improve and enhance ingest and access systems and assist in implementing these changes.
(10%) Draft and maintain external (e.g., tutorials, READMEs) and internal (e.g., procedures, policy) documentation.
(10%) Populate online databases and create and modify websites to enable discovery and access for space weather data products.
(10%) Collaborate with the space weather team, including other data managers and software engineers.
(10%) Monitor and improve data repositories and services.
(5%) Create metadata in standard formats (including ISO) to drive discovery services for big data.
(5%) Assist researchers and the public regarding NOAA's space weather data.
(5%) Research technological advances and standard methodologies in data stewardship and data sciences.
(5%) Maintain a basic understanding of the science data in the archive.
What You Should Know
This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder, but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.
If you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.
Due to the requirement to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green cards), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or a temporary resident under amnesty provisions) are eligible for hire.
What We Can Offer
CIRES offers a generous and comprehensive compensation package.
The annual hiring salary range for this position is $57,942 to $101,555. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorado's relocation processes and procedures.
This position can accommodate a hybrid work modality.
CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues.
As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
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What We Require
Bachelor's Degree in Space Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Two or more years of experience managing data and automated data pipelines.
Experience developing software using object-oriented design principles, software standard processes, and version control.
Demonstrated experience developing software in a professional or academic setting.
What You Will Need
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats.
Intermediate knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating systems, including bash and standard editors.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with data storage volumes and system performance.
Intermediate Python skills for data management, data validation and automating processes.
Ability to accomplish technical tasks thoroughly and accurately within time constraints.
Ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ability to creatively problem-solve, productively manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a highly interactive team environment.
Ability to write technical documentation and agreements.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume or CV.
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
Although not required at the time of application, please be ready to offer contact information for 3 professional references who can be contacted on your behalf if you are identified as a finalist for this role. At least one of those references will be asked to write a letter of recommendation for you in support of your application.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
This position will be open until August 25, 2025. Applications will be screened as they are received.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NOAA-NCEI-Space-Weather-Data-Manager/66482 (https://apptrkr.com/6459301)
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