Data Systems Team Lead
- Employer
- University of Colorado System
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Engineering, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, IT & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary
LASP is seeking a person with team management and project management experience and a background in scientific software engineering and data processing to lead a team of 5-10 professionals who develop and operate software systems for science data processing and analysis for NASA space missions. As the manager of this team, you will guide an enthusiastic technical team supporting multiple NASA missions, and support technical work on one or more projects. The team is responsible for developing data analysis and visualization tools, implementing scientific processing algorithms, supporting instrument calibration, data processing and data analysis, maintaining existing systems, and disseminating scientific data. You will facilitate a sense of teamwork and a team culture that values creativity, commitment, empathy, work-life balance, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Our team collaborates with scientists, mission operators, engineers, students, and other colleagues and stakeholders. We are looking for applicants who communicate well with diverse teams and can collaborate with stakeholders across LASP, NASA, and the science community.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
LASP is a University of Colorado space research lab at the Boulder campus. As an Institute of CU-Boulder, LASP is at the international forefront of space science research in solar, planetary, atmospheric and space plasma physics. LASP’s record of excellence in space instrument and spacecraft construction, mission operations, and science data analysis for Earth, planetary, and deep space missions is supported by organizational expertise in Science, Engineering, Mission Operations, and Data Systems.
We're invested in you and your success, valuing our employees as our most important asset. Everything we do is more than just a project; it's about people coming together in pursuit of scientific advancement. We bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our projects and make these core elements of our culture. We seek to pursue key science questions using experimental, laboratory, theoretical, and information systems approaches. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a unique combination of expertise in space science, data handling, engineering, and spacecraft operations, and doing so with a sense of togetherness. At LASP, you will help advance our scientific mission by providing progressive, robust data solutions that benefit the broader scientific community.
We believe in providing our employees with opportunities that are meaningful to them. We strive to be an organization that inspires and empowers you to do your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Lead a team of software engineers and scientific programmers.
- Maintain close ties between the team and stakeholders both within and outside of LASP.
- Oversee the development and implementation of software for processing and analysis of scientific and engineering data from space science missions.
- Lead project management and budgeting for programs on which the team works.
- Support employees’ career development, conduct annual reviews, resolve issues.
- Collaborate with other team leads to manage resources and schedules.
- Support writing and submitting project proposals.
- Encourage consistency and best practices across the team.
What You Should Know
- Occasional travel may be necessary to support remote project meetings or conferences lasting up to 1 week at a time.
- A flexible hybrid work schedule is possible, but regular (weekly) on-site time is required to engage with the team and stakeholders.
- Due to Export Control Restrictions, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply.
What We Can Offer
- Salary Range: $167,877.88 - $200,000 per year
- We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent 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 .
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What We Require
- BS/BA in a physical or computer science or related field.
- Experience managing technical teams.
- Experience with scientific programming and/or software development.
- Experience with project and/or program management.
What You Will Need
- Ability to plan and guide activities involving multiple projects and people.
- Ability to define, design, and implement software systems and oversee associated project activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Knowledge of data management and data processing.
- Experience in software engineering (e.g. Python, Java) and cloud (AWS).
- Experience working on NASA funded projects.
- Experience working with Atlassian tools.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
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.
The review of applications will begin on November 19, 2024.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder 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.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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