SCIPP Systems Analyst

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

SCIPP Systems Analyst

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM HSS - GA - SCIPP Climate - NOAA (Vincent Brown

Work Location:

E0328 Howe Russell Kniffen East Geoscience Complex

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The NOAA funded Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) at Louisiana State University is seeking a Data Scientist to provide advanced Information Technology (IT) support in software applications, programming expertise for dynamic data collection and warehousing, and website support to the research program. SCIPP is one of only 12 national NOAA Regional Integrated Science and Assessment Research Programs nationally that works with Stakeholders to reduce vulnerability to weather and climate extremes. SCIPP has a complex high‐performance computing infrastructure based on Unix OS variants.

Job Responsibilities:

45% - Work will include research-driven applications in programming to acquire and analyze environmental data sets (daily and hourly), develop stakeholder-driven graphical and tabular products (e.g., SURGDAT), and design user interfaces to produce enhanced understanding of complex environmental information.

45% - Develop and maintain operational websites for SCIPP. Additionally, will produce new tools to visualize complex weather/climate data.

5% - The work will also involve supporting various research projects through the development of application, programs, and geographic decision support tools for SCIPP and LSU climatologists

5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or physical sciences

Years of Experience: 2 years of scientific programming experience on UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X platforms.

Degree substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Level: Master's Computer Science (Programming) or equivalent (computer-based).

Years of Experience: At least two years of qualified experience

Specific Experience: Building and maintaining websites, building and maintaining databases, experience with servers, and application development.

The Programming position will require the employee to work behind a computer for most of the day; however, the employee may need to help set up computers, move computers around, or help in the server room.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach CV/resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please attach all documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Vincent Brown at

Posting Date:

November 19, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 19, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email

. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.