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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Tagging Specialist to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Tagging Specialist will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and managing tagging operations for marine mammals and sea turtles using various telemetry technologies. This role supports behavioral, ecological, and migratory studies across multiple projects under the Protected Species Division.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Deploy VHF, satellite, acoustic, flipper PIT and suction-cup tags on protected species using approved handling methods.</li>
<li>Track animals in real-time and retrieve tag data post-deployment.</li>
<li>Assist in the design, maintenance, and testing of tag equipment.</li>
<li>Process, analyze, and archive telemetry data for ecological modeling and research use.</li>
<li>Maintain logs, permits, and metadata associated with tag deployments.</li>
<li>Participate in fieldwork, including supporting small boat operations during tagging missions.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in marine biology, animal science, or related discipline.</li>
<li>Demonstrated field experience with marine animal capture, handling, and tagging.</li>
<li>Familiarity with telemetry technologies (e.g., SPLASH tags, VHF receivers, acoustic transceivers).</li>
<li>Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Argos, VEMCO, Wildlife Computers, R) preferred.</li>
<li>Valid US passport and ability to work at sea or in remote field locations.</li>
<li>Small boat experience and/or NOAA Small Boat certification a plus</li>
</ul>

Tagging Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility and aboard the ship in the North Atlantic US waters
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT and marine services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Field Researcher to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Field Researcher supports data collection and field operations for marine species studies, including aerial, shipboard, and small boat surveys. This role contributes to ecological assessments, tagging, biological sampling, and operational logistics in varied marine environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Participate in shipboard, aerial, and alternative platform surveys to visually identify, photograph, and record marine species.</li>
<li>Collect, process, and archive biological and environmental data.</li>
<li>Deploy and maintain acoustic, tagging, and sampling equipment.</li>
<li>Assist with animal handling, necropsy, and tagging in accordance with protocols.</li>
<li>Operate and maintain NOAA small boats, including trailering and minor repairs.</li>
<li>Prepare field gear and coordinate logistics for survey missions.</li>
<li>Contribute to cruise reports, data logs, and scientific documentation.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational protocols.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree or equivalent</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data collection tools preferred.</li>
<li>Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work outdoors for up to 12 hours/day, including extended time at sea or in remote areas.</li>
</ul>

Field Researcher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Visual Observer to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Visual Observer supports marine mammal and sea turtle research by participating in shipboard, aerial, and small boat surveys. This role involves species identification, behavioral observations, and accurate data recording to support population assessments and management decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Visually identify and record pinniped and marine species/mammals, sea turtles, etc.</li>
<li>Conduct visual surveys from ships, aircraft, or alternative platforms to identify and record marine mammals and sea turtles.</li>
<li>Document group size, behavior, environmental conditions, and location using standardized data collection methods.</li>
<li>Assist in photo-identification, biopsy collection, and tagging operations when needed.</li>
<li>Maintain survey logs, datasheets, and GPS records accurately.</li>
<li>Follow safety protocols during field operations, including on vessels and aircraft.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in biology or marine science</li>
<li>Provide any required medical clearance and safety training certificates before research activities.</li>
<li>Pass a Government provided test that demonstrates the level of species identification skills appropriate to the level of observer.</li>
<li>Corrected 20/20 vision.</li>
<li>Capability to work inside a small plane for periods of up to 6 hours at a time.</li>
<li>Possess a valid personal passport where the expiration date is at least six (6) months after the ultimate completion date of the task order.</li>
<li>Be able to stay at hotels for up to eight (8) weeks at a time.</li>
<li>Have previous experience with entering data into a computerized data entry program while at sea on a ship or in an aerial survey.</li>
<li>Experience conducting field-based wildlife observations, especially marine species.</li>
<li>Ability to work long hours outdoors in variable conditions, including at sea or in the air.</li>
<li>Strong visual acuity and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Familiarity with data entry tools and field data protocols.</li>
</ul>

Visual Observer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT, marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Telemetry Data Analyst to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Telemetry Data Analyst will process, analyze, and interpret animal telemetry data to investigate movement patterns, behavior, and environmental interactions of protected marine species. The analyst will contribute to spatial modeling and the development of predictive tools for species management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Clean and analyze telemetry data (e.g., satellite, acoustic, archival tags) from marine mammals and sea turtles.</li>
<li>Develop and apply movement and state-space models to interpret behavior.</li>
<li>Integrate telemetry data with environmental datasets to assess drivers of movement.</li>
<li>Support stock assessment and conservation planning by contributing to abundance and habitat use estimates.</li>
<li>Produce scientific documentation, visualizations, and peer-reviewed publications.</li>
<li>Participate in deployment and recovery of telemetry devices in the field, as needed.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's or Master's/PhD in quantitative ecology, marine biology, or related field.Experience working with animal tracking data and associated analytical tools .</li>
<li>Strong statistical and programming background (R, Splus, SAS, Python, C++ or similar software).</li>
<li>Familiarity with telemetry sensors, tag metadata, and marine species movement ecology.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li>
</ul>

Telemetry Data Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT and marine fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Scientific Programmer to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Scientific Programmer develops and maintains analytical tools, scripts, and applications to support data processing, modeling, and visualization for marine protected species research. This position bridges biological research and computational workflows.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Develop software tools in R, Python, or other languages to process and analyze ecological data.</li>
<li>Build and maintain RShiny apps and other user interfaces for data exploration and reporting.</li>
<li>Automate data workflows and assist in the development of reproducible scientific pipelines.</li>
<li>Collaborate with scientists to translate analytical needs into scalable code solutions.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related quantitative field.</li>
<li>Proficiency in R, Python, Git, and data visualization tools.</li>
<li>Experience working with large datasets and building scientific applications.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ecological data and statistical modeling techniques.</li>
<li>Strong communication and documentation skills.</li>
</ul>

Scientific Programmer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT and marine fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Database Manager to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Database Manager is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing relational and spatial databases to support ecological research, telemetry studies, and survey operations within the NEFSC PSD. This position ensures data integrity, accessibility, and compliance with NOAA data standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Design and manage Oracle-based relational and spatial databases for marine research data.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain data validation and workflow automation procedures.</li>
<li>Support integration of databases with analytical tools and web-based applications (e.g., RShiny).</li>
<li>Provide technical documentation and support to users; ensure metadata and security protocols are maintained.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree or higher in computer science, ecology, or related field.</li>
<li>More than 5 years of applicable experience </li>
<li>Strong proficiency with Oracle databases, SQL, and spatial data tools (e.g., ArcGIS).</li>
<li>Proficient in R and R shiny</li>
<li>Familiarity with managing telemetry, survey, and biological sample data.</li>
<li>Proficiency in data quality control, backup, and user support procedures.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with scientists and data analysts on cross-functional projects.</li>
</ul>

Database Manager

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Fisheries Biologist to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Fisheries Biologist supports the assessment of protected species and fisheries interactions using data from surveys, telemetry, acoustic sensors, and electronic monitoring. This role focuses on population ecology, bycatch estimation, spatial modeling, and evaluating human impacts on marine fauna.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Estimate abundance and trends in protected species populations using survey and telemetry data.</li>
<li>Evaluate fishery bycatch through statistical and machine learning tools.</li>
<li>Develop and validate ecological models for species distribution and behavior.</li>
<li>Analyze data from shipboard, aerial, and alternative platform surveys.</li>
<li>Participate in fieldwork for data collection, tagging, and sampling</li>
<li>Support scientific publications, presentations, and permit documentation.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's or higher degree in fisheries science, ecology, or marine biology.</li>
<li>Experience with statistical modeling (R, Python, C++) and spatial analysis.</li>
<li>Knowledge of line transect methods, AI/ML tools, and bycatch estimation techniques.</li>
<li>Familiarity with survey platforms and remote sensing data.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and part of a team. </li>
</ul>

Fisheries Biologist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
gTANGIBLE Corporation (gTC), <a href="http://www.gtangible.com" target="_blank">www.gtangible.com</a>, is a S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:
<ul>
<li>National Security Programs</li>
<li>Professional, Administrative, and Management Support</li>
<li>Mission and Warfighter Support</li>
</ul>
 
We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is in the process of identifying candidates for the following position.
 
Requisition Type: Non-Contingent (Open)
Position Status: Full Time 
Position Title: Program Security Representative (PSR) I 
Location: Bedford, MA 
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, SAP Information eligible, consent for Counterintelligence polygraph
 
Duties and Responsibilities 
The Air Force (AF) Special Access Program (SAP) Security Support Services (SSS) assists the AF cognizant security authority in oversight of enhanced National Security Objectives supporting AF SAP interests through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms, and management. This support provides multi- disciplinary security support, including specialized analytical/program protection support, while being responsive and flexible to dynamic SAP security situations.
 
The Program Security Representative's primary function is to provide multi-discipline security support for one or more of the customer's SAPs and provide day-to-day multi-discipline analysis for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and SAP activities. Duties include the following: 
<ul>
<li>Ensure strict adherence to the provisions of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, its Supplement, the DoD Overprint, Director of Central Intelligence Directives, Intelligence Community Directive, and SAP policy.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and executing approved policies and procedures for safeguarding SAP, SCI and collateral data in support of US military operations.</li>
<li>Provide day-to-day security support that includes continuous assessment of procedures to identify shortfalls and provide appropriate recommendations for revising and improving security policies, procedures, and systems.</li>
<li>Identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to test, training, and operational activities.</li>
<li>Assist in developing, implementing, and training the Operations Security program.</li>
<li>Assist in providing contractor and subordinate facility assistance and oversight.</li>
<li>Brief all levels of personnel, both in the government and senior civilian services, on a variety of security related topics.</li>
<li>Conduct and document SAP facility compliance reviews, follow-on facility reviews, and facility close-outs.</li>
<li>Monitor, report and track all corrective actions resulting from compliance reviews.</li>
<li>Ensure timely notification of pertinent security matters to program technical and management staff. </li>
<li>Conduct exploration of any loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified and/or sensitive information, including conducting preliminary inquiries and generating damage assessments resulting from the loss of classified information.</li>
<li>Coordinate with SAP security personnel to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into the curriculum for the SAP security education &amp; awareness program.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge and Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-7 years of related experience OR Associates Degree in a related area and 7-9 years of related experience OR 9-11 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
<ul>
<li>Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) counts towards 3 years of experience</li>
<li>Special Program Security Certification (SPSC) counts towards 5 years of experience</li>
<li>Maximum equivalent experience for Security Professional Education Development (SPED) Certifications is no more than 5 years</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>SAP experience desired.</li>
<li>Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force a plus.</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Program Security Representative (PSR) I

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional IT, marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of R/RShiny Application Developer to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The R/RShiny Application Developer will create and maintain interactive web-based applications using R and RShiny to facilitate data visualization, reporting, and decision-making for the Protected Species Division. This role is key in making complex datasets accessible to a wide range of users, including researchers, managers, and the public.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Build user-friendly interactive RShiny applications to visualize spatial, ecological, and telemetry data.</li>
<li>Work with scientists to develop tools for custom analysis, reporting, and exploration of survey data.</li>
<li>Perform database integration and manage data flow between RShiny and Oracle/SQL backends.</li>
<li>Implement front-end design improvements and ensure cross-platform compatibility.</li>
<li>Provide documentation and user support for developed tools.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in statistics, computer science, ecology, or related field.</li>
<li>At least 3 years of experience working with distribution models, remote sensing data, AI/ML techniques, Oracle database design, web design or fisheries data</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in R and RShiny development.</li>
<li>Strong statistical and programming background (R, Splus, SAS, Python, C++ or similar software).</li>
<li>Knowledge of ecological, oceanographic, or wildlife telemetry datasets is advantageous.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and documentation skills</li>
</ul>

R/RShiny Application Developer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
*US Citizenship Required
*Onsite at a NEFSC Facility
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Think Tank is a woman-owned small business with more than 27 years of proven success delivering exceptional marine and fisheries services to the federal government. We are currently seeking an ideal candidate for the position of Photogrammetry Analyst to support an upcoming proposal with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Résumé of successful candidate(s) will be included with our proposal. 
The Photogrammetry Analyst supports marine species research through the analysis of aerial and vessel-based images and video to estimate body size, health status, and species identification. This position contributes critical data to population assessments, ecological modeling, and conservation strategies for protected species.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Process high-resolution aerial and vessel-based imagery for species detection, measurement, and identification.</li>
<li>Apply photogrammetric techniques to estimate size, morphometrics, and behavior of marine mammals and sea turtles.</li>
<li>Perform data calibration and correction using known references or scale markers.</li>
<li>Organize, archive, and document metadata and analytical outputs in accordance with NOAA protocols.</li>
<li>Collaborate with survey teams and analysts to support field campaigns and ensure photogrammetry standards are met.</li>
<li>Contribute to technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations.</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's or advanced degree in marine biology, remote sensing, geospatial sciences, or related field.</li>
<li>Experience in photogrammetric software (e.g., Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, ImageJ) and GIS platforms.</li>
<li>Knowledge of aerial survey techniques and marine species morphology</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and in field environments, including aboard ships or aircraft</li>
</ul>

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