Analysis Ready Data Technical Officer

12-month contract | Possibility of Extension| Canberra Location | $125 per hour plus 10.5% superannuation | Baseline Clearance Required

• OVERVIEW

Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Analysis Ready Data Technical Officer to join their team. Within this role you will evaluate satellite data sets submitted by data provider organisations for compliance against Analysis Ready Data specifications.

• YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate data and metadata submitted by data provider organisations for compliance purposes
• Facilitate discussions for review panel members on Product Assessments
• Prepare reports of the Product Assessment outcomes for communication to data providers
• Provide technical support to the Director, Data Quality Assurance and Science to progress the global Analysis Ready Data initiative
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Satellite Land Imaging Collection Branch.
• EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS
• Experience and / or familiarity with remote sensing data quality assurance methods, processes and metrics
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to facilitate continuous improvements in data quality
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills required to examine data and metadata
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and think critically and creatively.
• Demonstrated experience of working in domains involving scientific data, data quality assurance, data and / or metadata standards.
• Experience in or knowledge of satellite Earth observations, space and spatial data, and satellite data processing is highly desirable.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams where you demonstrate collaboration, interpersonal communication and support team members.
• The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
• IMPORTANT TO NOTE