About this role
Position Title: Software Developer II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
- Job Description: The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Software Developer II. CSSM provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other groups at Iowa State University. This position is specifically responsible for the development of software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients. This position will be involved with one or more of the following components: software development with statistical methods and algorithms; development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods; database programming; systems programing; web application programming.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Programming experience using C/C++, C#, Python, or Java
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Web development using JavaScript and experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, jQuery, and JSON
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Experience using database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, or Berkeley DB
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Experience in survey science or survey development
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Experience in statistical methods, algorithms, and processing
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Experience with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey process and systems
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The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and within ISU, the Survey & Behavioral Research Services (SBRS).
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For more information about CSSM, please visit: https://www.cssm.iastate.edu/
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This a term position with an end date of 3/31/2027. The possibility for renewal is based on funding availability.
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This position offers the opportunity for remote work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
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Proposed End Date or Length of Term: March 31, 2027
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Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
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Time Type: Full time
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Pay Grade: PS810
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Original Posting Date: October 28, 2026
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Posting Close Date: November 3, 2026
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Job Requisition Number: R20025
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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612.
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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.