Wok Where It Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

The USGS National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a Congressionally mandated initiative. It is administratively within the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). The NGMDB’s mission is conducted in collaboration with the Association of American State Geologists (AASG, representing the State geological surveys), and with other USGS Programs as well as Universities. The NGMDB has, since its inception in 1995, been responsible for a wide range of technical, scientific, and managerial tasks. The anticipated needed assistance will support the NGMDB, enabling its staff to perform mission-essential functions and execute day-to-day tasks required to support this Congressionally mandated activity. The Congressionally mandated mission of the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB), as stated in the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992, is to serve as the national archive of geoscience information created by the Nation’s geological surveys. The archive is cooperatively built by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. The database and Website are designed and maintained by the NGMDB.

Akima Systems Engineering is looking for 2 full time Web Support Specialist to support NGMDB tasks, that have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills. This position is eligible for remote work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze web traffic data- The candidate will collect and analyze web traffic data using analytic tools, programs, and existing workflows. The candidate will work to improve website analytics tracking to ensure accurate data collections.

• Use data visualization/dashboard technologies- The candidate will create contemporary web statistics dashboards to generate analytic reports and provide internal/external stakeholders insights related to user engagement with NGMDB public facing assets.

• Collaborate with back-end developers- The candidate will collaborate with back-end developers to capture web analytics data in NGMDB project databases (Postgre SQL).

• The candidate will work closely with other NGMDB team members to identify areas for optimization. Git control system will be used for version control and collaboration with other team members.

• Improve website search engine optimization- The candidate will work with other website developers towards improved Web SEO for the NGMDB.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in the field.

• Experience with PostgreSQL or similar SQL databases for data extraction and manipulation.

• Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms.

• Familiar with Git version control system, as well as be familiar with best practices for web development, such as accessibility and performance optimization.

• Proficient in data visualization and presentation using tools like Tableau, Plotly, or Google Data Studio, and have an understanding of SEO and user behavior.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Life, Physical & Social Science

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Organization: ASE

Clearance: Not Applicable

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: ASE00590