"NAFSI Hub Data Infrastructure & Program Manager"

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NAFSI Hub Data Infrastructure & Program Manager
Department of Health Sciences
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia

Job Description

The NAFSI Hub Data Infrastructure & Program Manager will oversee both the operational and technical coordination of the Hub, ensuring smooth collaboration among various partners while driving the development and integration of our data infrastructure. This position requires exceptional project management skills, a deep appreciation for use-inspired research, and the ability to bridge technical, administrative, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination & Administration
  • Manage day-to-day Hub operations, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and reporting deadlines are met.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for partner institutions, funders, and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and document meetings, workshops, and cross-institutional working groups
  • Coordinate and manage a national student food security data challenge.
• Data Standards & Integration
  • Lead the development and adoption of data standards, metadata schemas, and interoperability protocols to ensure consistency and comparability across datasets.
  • Coordinate with domain experts to align Hub data architecture with national and international data governance frameworks.
  • Establish quality assurance processes for data ingestion, validation, and harmonization.
  • Oversee the centralization of datasets from multiple partners, including government agencies, academic institutions, and industry collaborators.
  • Manage data mapping and transformation processes to integrate structured and unstructured data into the Hub’s central repository.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure secure, scalable, and accessible storage solutions in alignment with National Data Platform requirements.
  • Facilitate creation of documentation, user guides, and training materials for standardized data workflows.
  • Monitor compliance with data sharing agreements, privacy regulations, and ethical use guidelines.
• Technical Infrastructure Development
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Hub’s data infrastructure projects in collaboration with technical leads.
  • Create data standards for centralizing
  • Work closely with AWS and cloud-based system architects to ensure scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions.
  • Facilitate integration with the National Data Platform and alignment with national data standards.
  • AWS Certification is a plus.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Events
  • Organize high-profile events, including an industry roundtable with seven cutting-edge Convergence Accelerator teams in food security.
  • Foster collaboration among academic, industry, government, and community partners.
  • Support the development of industry engagement strategies and collaborative agreements.
• Research & Impact Alignment
  • Ensure that Hub activities remain grounded in use-inspired research that directly addresses critical challenges in food security, public health, and climate resilience.
  • Work with project leads to track progress toward key performance indicators and success metrics.
  • Identify additional funding opportunities for the Hub and teams.
  • Assist with grant writing and pursue sustainability pathways.
• Financial & Resource Management
  • Oversee project budgets, expenditures, and service contract agreements in coordination with the University finance team.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines.

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Informatics (Health, Agricultural, Environmental), Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Public Health, Agricultural Sciences, or a closely related field.
• AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Data Analytics certification strongly preferred; equivalent cloud platform expertise considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus
• 5+ years of experience managing large, multi-partner projects, preferably with a technical or research focus.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex technical and collaborative initiatives.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in data standards development, metadata schema design, and interoperability frameworks (e.g., HL7, AgGateway, FAIR data principles).
• Proven track record in centralizing and harmonizing diverse datasets from multiple sources (structured, unstructured, geospatial, administrative).
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure design and management, preferably AWS, including security, scalability, and integration with national or multi-institutional data platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and ethical use frameworks.
• AWS certification or equivalent cloud infrastructure experience.
• Experience with federally funded research projects (e.g., NSF, USDA, NIH).
• Familiarity with data governance, interoperability standards, and research infrastructure development.
• Knowledge of food security, public health, or climate resilience sectors.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $52,915.20 - $96,054.40
Grade: GGS 010
University Title: Associate Director Program/Project Operations
Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 57546).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.