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Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Wall, NJ · Hybrid

$92K - $125K/yr

This role helps ensure critical technology systems, applications, infrastructure and data can be ... Science, Business Continuity or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. • ...

njr

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Wall, NJ · Hybrid

$92K - $125K/yr

This role helps ensure critical technology systems, applications, infrastructure and data can be ... Science, Business Continuity or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. • ...

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How much do disaster data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for disaster data scientist in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disaster data scientist?

A Disaster Data Scientist is a professional who analyzes and interprets data related to natural or man-made disasters to support emergency response, recovery, and preparedness efforts. They use statistical and machine learning techniques to predict, model, and assess the impact of disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemics, and wildfires. By transforming complex data into actionable insights, they help organizations and governments make informed decisions before, during, and after disasters.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster data scientist?

To thrive as a Disaster Data Scientist, you need a solid background in statistics, data analysis, and disaster management, typically supported by a degree in data science, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, Python or R programming, machine learning frameworks, and relevant certifications such as Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills enable you to interpret complex data and effectively collaborate with emergency response teams. These skills are vital for generating actionable insights that inform disaster preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.

How does a disaster data scientist typically collaborate with emergency response teams during an active crisis?

During an active crisis, Disaster Data Scientists work closely with emergency response teams by rapidly analyzing incoming data from various sources such as satellite imagery, social media, and sensor networks. They help translate complex data into actionable insights, often developing real-time dashboards or predictive models to guide decision-making. Effective communication skills and the ability to quickly adapt to evolving situations are essential, as these scientists must often present their findings to non-technical stakeholders under high-pressure conditions. This collaboration ensures that response strategies are informed by the most accurate and up-to-date information available.

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Healthcare Data Scientist & Systems Architect

Boston, MA • On-site

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers
11 - 50 employees
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Posted 26 days ago

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Computer Scientist: Computer Systems Engineer

VA Boston Healthcare System

Boston, MA 02130

The role is based within a leading healthcare system in New England that serves as a major referral center and a hub for clinical research.The organization is seeking a Data Scientist/Manager to support research aimed at improving cancer care for older, frail, and multimorbid patients who are often underrepresented in clinical trials.The position offers the opportunity to lead data-driven projects that inform clinical decision-making and enhance outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Under the supervision of Principal Investigators and senior scientific staff, the Data Scientist/Manager will lead data management, analysis, and annotation across multiple projects evaluating the realworld benefits and harms of cancer treatments. The program integrates clinical outcomes, health services, and qualitative data to generate evidence that informs both retrospective analyses and prospective implementation. This work supports a learning healthcare system in which insights from existing data directly guide the development, testing, and refinement of clinical decision support and care delivery strategies for older Veterans with cancer.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, statisticians, and data scientists at a nationally recognized, AgeFriendly academic VA health system affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply data science skills to highimpact research that translates realworld evidence into improved, patientcentered cancer care for older patients.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
  • Design and integrate hardware and software components into comprehensive system solutions.
  • Develop system architecture and design documents.
  • Develop and manage databases
  • Automate routine tasks using scripts and management solution tools.
  • Oversee the implementation of system solutions, including the development of test plans, conducting tests, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, network engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Work with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements, ensuring that proposed solutions meet user needs.
  • Develop storage architecture based on capacity planning analysis and other needs assessments.
  • Support and configuration of network services
  • Assist with implementation of System Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
  • Assist with configuration and maintenance of firewalls, network infrastructure, and configuration/vulnerability scanning systems.
  • Assist with management of web and database servers
  • Serve as a resource for scientific teams with regards to security and privacy requirements for the transmission of data.Assist in the process of making dure than any authorized data transfers are completed securely.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
  1. MUST be a US Citizen and MUST clear a US government background check
  2. DEGREE: Bachelor's degree in computer scienceorbachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
  3. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of related experience at the lower GS level. Per OPM, the minimum qualification requirements are one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-11 for GS-12 fills) or education substitution for GS-12 research jobs (Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in related field to position being hired into)
NOTE:

Reference OPM website for more information on Qualification Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
  1. Experience with network services.
  2. Experience with high-performance computer clusters
  3. Experience with Linux systems
  4. Experience with managing Storage Area networks
  5. Experience with system monitoring tools
  6. Experience with virtualization and cloud platforms
  7. Experience with Database administration
  8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR POSITION:

Application deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026.

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