GD163 Science and Data User Needs Coordinator

Support • Greenbelt, MD

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

ADNET Systems is seeking a Science and Data User Needs Coordinator. The position serves as the operational and analytical core working with the ESDIS User Needs Group, interfacing seamlessly across all ESDIS science, user, and stakeholder working groups. The successful candidate will leverage their organizational and analytical expertise to translate user community feedback into actionable development strategies, while ensuring the smooth operational cadence of the broader science enterprise.

Requirements

• M.S./B.S. computer science, physical or earth sciences or related data fields or remote sensing experience.
• 5+ years experience working in Earth or related Data science or supporting users with satellite observations mission data
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills
• Motivated individual with a keen sense for problem solving and ability to work with little supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and report monthly on emerging user trends across all stakeholder groups.
• Transform insights into targeted, strategic recommendations for the ESDIS development teams to enhance user-facing tools and infrastructure.
• Lead the drafting and finalization of public-facing group charters, requiring deep collaboration and negotiation with Science Group Leads and ESDIS.
• Support the design and execution of high-level user group meetings across the ESDIS science enterprise.
• Transcribe technical minutes, distill complex discussions into concise executive summaries, and track actionable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, enterprise-wide calendar of all User Working Group events to guarantee cross-group alignment and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Report directly to the Science Enablement Lead to receive weekly strategic tasking, provide critical updates on deliverables, and brief leadership on the ongoing status, engagement, and health of all working groups within the environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level