[Oppslist] Job posting request - Manager, Agricultural Weather Services

Jianfei Fan j.fan at jobtarget.com
Thu Aug 13 11:21:12 MDT 2009


 

Company Name: MDA Federal Inc.

Position Title: Manager, Agricultural Weather Services

 

General Summary

The Manager, Agricultural Weather Services is responsible for providing
leadership and operational direction to the Agricultural Products
business area.  This position reports directly to the Director, EarthSat
Weather Services and requires a highly-motivated individual who can work
in a fast-paced, real-time, client-driven environment.

 

Essential Job Functions

*	Responsible for the creation and supervision of various short-
and long-term agricultural forecast and analysis products for weather
and crop production in areas throughout the world
*	Provide telephone consultation and seminar presentations to
CROPCAST clients
*	Provide customer service to solve client issues
*	Facilitate revenue and profit growth
*	Manage staff to ensure operational excellence in all products
and services created by the business area including the timely, reliable
and accurate delivery of all weather products
*	Carry out supervisory responsibilities for 5+ staff in including
training employees, appraising performance and  planning, assigning and
directing work
*	Provide highly credible consultations for clients
*	Network with clients, potential customers, teaming partners,
consultants, and leaders in the weather community to facilitate new
business and product development and improve existing products and
ensure client retention
*	Respond promptly to customer and staff needs including requests
for service and assistance
*	Work to continually improve operational efficiencies, processes,
products and services
*	Study and interpret synoptic reports, maps, photographs, and
prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions
*	Operate computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports
and maps for analysis and distribution to clients

Required Qualifications

*	Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of
staff and clients and respond to common inquiries or complaints
*	Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in
Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of education and
experience
*	Knowledge of world crops, regions and growth cycles
*	Minimum of 3 years weather forecasting experience with an
emphasis on agriculture
*	Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet
client-driven deadlines
*	Experience cultivating new business opportunities
*	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 use time efficiently to prioritize and plan work
activities, set goals and objectives and organize schedules and tasks
for staff
*	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
*	U.S Citizenship is required
*	Eligiblity for U.S. Security Clearance is required

 

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.

 

To apply, please email 33645-JB--8643 at mdafederal.hrmdirect.com.

 

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