1099 consultant · ~100–500 hrs per funded award · $20–$45/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Marine Mammal Stranding Data Analyst

Help us turn stranding reports from the beach into clean, trustworthy data. You bring real experience in a marine mammal stranding network, and the work is part-time and remote.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~100–500 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Review stranding records for completeness, species ID, location, carcass condition and human interaction findings
Clean, reconcile and analyze stranding data across responders, regions and years, and flag where reporting differences could skew a trend
Build clear summaries, maps and counts of strandings by species, cause, season and region
Tell us where a data model or analysis doesn't match how stranding response actually works in the field and the lab

Required qualifications

Hands-on experience as a member, staff analyst or data manager with a marine mammal stranding network organization
Experience analyzing stranding data, including Level A records, necropsy or histopathology findings, or human interaction assessments
Available for part-time work on a flexible schedule
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience supporting an unusual mortality event investigation or a regional stranding database
R, Python or SQL for data cleaning and analysis, plus GIS mapping of stranding locations
Degree in marine biology, veterinary science, wildlife ecology or a related field

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $20–$45 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 100–500 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Marine Mammal Stranding Data Analyst

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the stranding data work most like this role: the stranding network organization you worked with, the records you handled (Level A, necropsy, human interaction or others), a data problem you found and fixed, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $20–$45 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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