Data Debriefer

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

 

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Northeast Fisheries data debriefer to join our team and support our staffing and recruiting operations.

 

** This will be a HYBRID role, working 2 days from home, and 3 days in the office. **

 

Responsibilities

The Government has a requirement for collection of data by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Fishery Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD), as required by the Northeast Region's fishery management plans and as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Sustainable Fisheries Act. 

Data Debriefing will work closely and cooperatively with the FMRD to provide timely review of trip data as well as applying codes to data fields as necessary prior to passing paper logs to data entry clerks for keypunching or prior to flagging trip data requiring review by data auditors. 

• The contractor shall provide data debriefing support, including the following: 
• Contractor shall review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy within established timelines (i.e., 45 days from last day of month land for NEFOP and IFS trips; 7 days from land date for Sector trips)
• Contractor shall contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems as needed. 
• Contractor shall maintain records on individual observers to be used in assessing overall data quality and schedule observer debriefings as necessary.
• Contractor shall complete evaluations of each observer’s work on a per trip basis. Submit weekly
• Contractor shall keep the Data Quality Specialist, data quality program manager and data managers informed of important and serious data recording issues. 
• Contractor shall assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to the trip being loaded to the observer database. 
• Contractor shall assist with preparations for Observer Trainings including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams and presentations as needed. 
• Contractor shall carry the after-hours phone during the week and weekend for after-hours observer assistance on a rotating schedule.
• Expected hours of coverage are until 8:00 pm on weeknights and from 8:30 - 5:00 pm on weekends.
• Contractor shall deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips and probation/priority (Data Quality) trips. 
• Contractor may be assigned periodic regional outreach events. 
• Contractor may participate on research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels. 
• Contractor shall inspect, maintain (i.e. repair, calibrate, build), and distribute observer gear as needed. 
• Contractor shall assist with evaluating and transitioning to new and improved data collection programs, such as moving to a paperless data review, developing memos as reminders for observers/monitors on established data submission protocols, performance expectations, or awareness of changing procedures. 
• Contractor shall assist with additional special projects such as species verification, tag recapture programs, sampling projects, etc. 
• Contractor shall conduct Electronic Monitoring (EM) video reviews.

Deliverables 

Review electronic and paper log data within 7 days from date land for Sector trips and 45 days from last day of month land for NEFOP and IFS trips. 

Electronic Monitoring reviews completed within 60 days of primary submission.

Written recommendations for changes and improvements to data/sample collection procedures and protocols. 

Monthly progress report to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: accomplishments, issues encountered, travel (including purpose, significant outcomes, action items), and recommendations, if applicable for COR/Task Monitor, to be provided with monthly invoice

Qualifications

 

The Contractor shall provide qualified individuals with sufficient education, training, and experience to adequately maintain the quality standards at an acceptable level that is consistent with identified standards cited in this contract. The Contractor, through innovation, training, or other means, shall perform the required services in order to meet the quality and performance standards to achieve desired results. In addition, contractor personnel assigned to this task shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 

• Minimum of on