This role provides a hybrid capability combining Ex Libris-Alma Systems Administration with hands-on development and maintenance of NAL-designed Python data workflows. Operating under NAL's Change Control Board (CCB) Charter and supporting an Agile transformation, the position exercises technical ownership to optimize cataloging, metadata management, indexing QA/QC, and AGRICOLA production pipelines across cross-functional government teams. Python Workflow & Integration: Maintain and enhance Python-based pipelines supporting automated ingest, data transformation, indexing, cross-system synchronization, error handling, and secure credential management. Execute pre-change impact analyses, sandbox testing, freeze-window deployments, and rollback procedures under the CCB Charter; Agile Participation & Planning: Provide technical expertise during sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives; coordinate with Systems Librarians and CCB Project Managers to align sprint commitments with deployment windows. System Monitoring & Continuity: Maintain job-monitoring dashboards, maintain release calendars (with 30- and 7-day advance notices), test disaster recovery procedures, and generate monthly operational status reports and metrics logs. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Library/Information Science (MLS/MLIS), or a related technical field.
2+ years of hands-on experience administering the Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform (LSP) or equivalent Library Management System (LMS).
2+ years of experience building and maintaining Python workflow automation scripts, data transformations, and relational/cloud database integrations.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and executing formal change management lifecycle processes.
Prior experience supporting Federal Government library, cataloging, or USDA/NAL projects. Working knowledge of metadata quality assurance, validation processes, and Confluence documentation. Experience operating under Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts or production-based delivery models.
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This position is listed as contract and hybrid.