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NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented information officer to support Connecticut’s Water Monitoring and Assessment Program (WMAP) through data management, tool development, data analysis, and data system development and maintenance to ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
Job Duties:
- Compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze water data utilizing a variety of tools.
- Develop routine queries, data workflows, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of analysis and reporting.
- Support the data management of information systems and transfer of data to federal and state public repositories.
- Assist WMAP program staff to improve program implementation through the development of data management tools and processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related field.
- At least one year of related technical or professional experience.
- Experience using SQL, Python, and R. Preferred experience with MariaDB.
- Experience with database management and data management scripting.
- Experience cleaning and validating water quality data, including high-frequency sensor measurements and biological, chemical, or physical data.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based out of the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection office in Windsor, CT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. This position is funded for two years.
To Apply
Email your cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 18, 2026. Please reference #27-CT-LIS-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- water quality data analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
NEIWPCC is seeking a detail-oriented information officer to support Connecticut’s Water Monitoring and Assessment Program (WMAP) through data management, tool development, data analysis, and data system development and maintenance to ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
Job Duties:
- Compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze water data utilizing a variety of tools.
- Develop routine queries, data workflows, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of analysis and reporting.
- Support the data management of information systems and transfer of data to federal and state public repositories.
- Assist WMAP program staff to improve program implementation through the development of data management tools and processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related field.
- At least one year of related technical or professional experience.
- Experience using SQL, Python, and R. Preferred experience with MariaDB.
- Experience with database management and data management scripting.
- Experience cleaning and validating water quality data, including high-frequency sensor measurements and biological, chemical, or physical data.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
- Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
- Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
- Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based out of the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection office in Windsor, CT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. This position is funded for two years.
To Apply
Email your cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@neiwpcc.org by November 18, 2026. Please reference #27-CT-LIS-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- water quality data analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information scientist jobs.
- Master's degree or higher in library science, information science, or a related field
- Experience designing or maintaining metadata schemas, taxonomies, or ontologies
- Proficiency with database query languages such as SQL or SPARQL
- Familiarity with knowledge management platforms or enterprise content management systems
- Ability to analyze user information needs and translate them into retrieval system requirements
- Experience applying data governance standards or information architecture best practices
Tips for Your Information Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume for each domain
Information scientist roles in healthcare emphasize clinical data standards like HL7 and SNOMED, while government roles prioritize records management frameworks. Customize your resume's skills section for the domain you're targeting rather than sending one generic version everywhere.
Highlight your taxonomy and metadata work
Many applicants undersell their cataloging and metadata schema experience. List the specific controlled vocabularies, ontologies, or classification systems you've built or maintained, because hiring managers scan for those exact terms when filtering applicants.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists information scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish yourself in technical interviews
Be ready to walk through a real project where you designed or improved an information retrieval system, knowledge base, or data taxonomy. Interviewers expect you to explain your decisions, not just describe your past job title or responsibilities.
Target postings with your strongest tool stack
Job listings for information scientists often name specific tools like Protege, Elasticsearch, or SharePoint. Apply first to roles where your hands-on tool experience matches two or more listed requirements, since those applications move faster through screening.
Follow up after a technical assessment
If you complete a take-home exercise or skills test, send a brief note to your recruiter or hiring contact within two days. Reference one specific decision you made in your submission to show intentionality and keep yourself visible before the panel review.
Information Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most information scientists?
Leidos, Accenture Federal Services, and US Department of Veterans Affairs are hiring the most information scientists right now, with openings concentrated in Georgia, Hawaii, and Oklahoma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, health systems, and large technology firms consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many information scientist jobs are remote?
About 60% of information scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed knowledge management and digital library work. Sub-specializations in taxonomy development, metadata consulting, and enterprise search tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements compared to roles requiring on-site archival or records handling.
How do you become an information scientist?
Start by earning a master's degree in library science, information science, or a closely related field, as most employer postings list this as a baseline requirement. Build hands-on experience with metadata standards, database systems, and at least one knowledge management or cataloging platform. Pursue relevant certifications in data governance or records management to strengthen your candidacy, then apply to entry-level roles in research, government, or healthcare organizations where the information science function is well established.
Can you get hired as an information scientist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level information scientist roles exist, particularly at libraries, academic institutions, and government agencies that actively recruit recent graduates. Build a portfolio of practical projects such as designing a small ontology, contributing to an open metadata repository, or documenting a cataloging workflow. Internships and graduate assistantships during your degree program are the most direct path to your first professional role, since they give you verifiable, employer-ready project experience to discuss in interviews.
What does the information scientist interview process look like?
Most information scientist hiring processes include an initial screening call with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager or a subject-matter panel. You will typically be asked to walk through a past project involving information architecture, retrieval systems, or metadata design. Some employers add a take-home exercise requiring you to build or evaluate a small taxonomy or data model before a final panel conversation with cross-functional stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to information scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to information scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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