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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for director curation scientist in Springfield, VA is $95,011.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Curation Scientist vs Data Scientist?

AspectDirector Curation ScientistData Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree in data science, computer science, or related field; experience in data curation and managementDegree in statistics, computer science, or related; strong programming and analytical skills
Work EnvironmentLeads data curation teams, collaborates with product and engineering teams, focuses on data quality and organizationAnalyzes data sets, builds models, supports decision-making across departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech, e-commerce, and data-driven companies focusing on data quality and content curationCommon across tech, finance, healthcare, and research sectors for data analysis and modeling

The main difference is that a Director Curation Scientist focuses on overseeing data curation processes and managing teams to ensure data quality, while a Data Scientist primarily analyzes data, builds models, and supports data-driven decision-making. Both roles require strong technical skills, but their responsibilities and focus areas differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director Curation Scientist job openings in Springfield, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,011 per year, or $45.7 per hour.

HP100 Scientific Software Developer

ADNET Systems, Inc.

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

HP100 Scientific Software Developer
ADNET is looking for a mid-level Scientific Software Developer to fulfill a position at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The position will support NASA's Space Physics Data Facility (SPDF), the active and permanent archive of NASA for space physics data, covering from the regions close to the Sun to very local interstellar medium of the solar system. SPDF preserves the data from current and past Heliophysics missions since the beginning of the Space Age. SPDF provides public access of these data through many services, including the Satellite Situation Center Web (SSCWeb) and the popular data browsing and exploring system called Coordinated Data Analysis Web (CDAWeb), and enables cross-disciplinary and collaborative research worldwide. This position is to maintain and develop additional and more advanced data-related services.
The SPDF team is a diverse and congenial group of about 20 software developers, system administrators and curation scientists whose core values include excellence, integrity, transparency, and teamwork. SPDF uses a variety of open-source tools, creative IT approaches, and powerful hardware to accomplish its mission. This position will be a crucial member of the team who enables critical services to run securely and efficiently. The candidate will work in a production and real-time processing environment that includes changing scientific and security requirements over time. The candidate must be physically able to come to the GSFC site to meet with the government and ADNET staff on a regular basis and therefore must reside within commuting distance.
Duties of the position include:
  • Developing enhancements to SPDF software systems.
  • Implementing and testing new features.
  • Working closely with curation scientists to support the integration of new datasets into these systems.
  • Ensuring compliance with NASA data standards.

Position Requirements:
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Background Investigation through NASA.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
  • 10 years' experience with scientific programming in several of the following languages: IDL, HTML, Fortran, C, Java, Javascript and Python.
  • Programming in Linux OS environment.
  • Experience with developing software to support data systems.
  • Familiarity with standard data formats such as CDF, NetCDF, and FITS (desired).
  • Basic competence with Git, or similar source and system management tools.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience in developing portable/multi-platform software.
  • Experience in analyzing space physics data.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, methodical.
  • Initiative and experience in managing projects independently.
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to discern the intent of requests and offer informed recommendations.
  • Evidence of learning new packages and processes quickly and accurately (continuous learner).

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today's professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
  • Annual Leave/Sick Leave
  • Military and Family Emergency Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • 401K Plan with Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Swag bags

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