Acoustician Level 2 – Part Time - Cetacean Data Analysis & Processing Support

reputed company reputed company is seeking to hire one (1) part-time Acoustician Level 2 to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is a year-round, part-time position anticipated at approximately 940 hrs per year that may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. The position is anticipated to reputed company on September 30, 2026. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award. *reputed company will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder. NOAA NMFS uses passive acoustic monitoring data to support cetacean population assessments and analysis of reputed company soundscapes across the reputed company Islands Region. The tasks for this position will support larger analysis efforts at PIFSC. 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