IFAW · 8 hours ago
Data Manager - Program Manager
Yarmouth Port, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIFAW is dedicated to marine mammal rescue and conservation, and they are seeking a Data Manager to lead data management efforts for their Marine Mammal Rescue Program. The role involves overseeing data accuracy, managing databases, and supporting programmatic strategies while also participating in stranding response activities.
Non ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Oversee timely data entry for the MMR team & ensure data accuracy & quality control are maintained & appropriate
Manage relational database development & enhancement to store data related to stranding response, case information, morphometrics, treatments, examination, diagnostics, sample storage & dissemination, human interaction documentation, etc
Ensure that stranding data are entered, verified, & uploaded to the NOAA Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program National Database within 30 days of case report, per IFAW?s Stranding Agreement
Update & maintain data collection & management protocols as needed, in collaboration with Program leadership
Coordinate MMR?s Researcher Review Group, leading regular meetings & acting as the primary contact for external research requests
In coordination with the team’s Veterinarian, manage MMR’s Internal Research & Science Group, leading regular meetings, maintaining program priorities, ensuring progress & supporting applicable staff on current projects or publications in peer-reviewed journals
Track publications, presentations, trainings, & workshops that involve MMR participation, authorship, or co-authorship
Act as the agency representative for data management-related activities for the regional stranding consortium, network meetings, & working groups
Assist in grant proposal preparation, writing, & management throughout the grant lifecycle, including drafting of reports
Participate in rotational coverage of response Point of Contact (POC) & field positions; includes rotation coverage of weekends & some holidays
Participates in all aspects, including the Incident Commander role, of live & dead marine mammal field response, animal care, Diagnostics, & Necropsy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor?s degree preferred; MS/PhD or other advanced degree in marine mammal biology, marine biology, or other biological science or related field ideal
At least 5 years directly relevant experience in marine mammal stranding response, animal care, field biology, or closely related field
Extensive experience with SQL based relational database management (e.g., MS Access) required, & ideally R, Python, or a similar language
Ability to work with & perform statistical analyses on complicated datasets with varying quality, formats, & sample sizes
History of peer-reviewed publications in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience in leading projects from multiple funding sources & with detailed reporting requirements; good project management skills with an ability to manage a large workload & prioritize appropriately
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required
Must be of good physical fitness, able to swim, & lift/carry 50lb
Must be at least 18 years old & legally eligible to work in the U.S
Must possess a valid driver's license & must pass DOT medical exam upon hiring
Company
IFAW
IFAW is a non-profit organization that saves individual animals, animal populations, and habitats all over the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
2021-11-09Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Thom Maul
Chief Financial Officer
Céline Bienvenu
Director, France and Francophone Africa
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