[Oppslist] Chief Scientist - Applied Weather Job Opening

Heather Hughes h.hughes at jobtarget.com
Tue Jun 23 12:28:49 MDT 2009


Chief Scientist - Applied Weather - Rockville, MD

General Summary

The Chief Scientist - Applied Weather is responsible for oversight and
development of new techniques for forecasting, with an emphasis on
worldwide wind, temperature and rainfall forecasting. This position
reports directly to the Vice President, EarthSat Weather Services and
requires a highly-motivated individual who is innovative and possess
common sense

 Essential Job Functions

*	Develop and maintain wind forecasting capabilities using WRF or
a similar model.
*	Develop techniques to improve rainfall and temperature
forecasts.  
*	Study and improve long range forecasting capabilities.
*	Design and create new weather product offerings.
*	Respond promptly to customer and staff needs including requests
for service and assistance
*	Work to continually improve operational efficiencies, processes,
products and services

Required Qualifications

*	Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of
staff and clients
*	M.S. or PH. D. from four-year college or university in
Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of education and
experience
*	Working knowledge of WRF or similar models
*	Ability to program in Perl and C-shell.
*	Ability to leverage creative thinking and innovative ideas to
meet client needs and develop new products
*	Ability to exhibit balanced emotions, strong interpersonal
skills and a professional appearance and demeanor at all times while
managing competing demands

*	Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and
contribute to building a positive team spirit
*	Ability to spend up to 10% of time on business travel
*	Ability to demonstrate group presentation skills including
public speaking

Desired Qualifications

*	Experience in wind forecasting

 

MDA Federal offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance,
vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending
Account and tuition assistance. MDA Federal is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to
38443-JB--4445 at mdafederal.hrmdirect.com.  If you wish to enclose a cover
letter, please include it in the body of your email message.

 

 

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