[Oppslist] Job Posting: Manager, Agricultural Weather Services - MDA Federal

[Heather Hughes]

Exciting Opportunity with MDA Federal in our Weather Division

 

We are seeking a Manager, Agricultural Weather Services who will be
responsible for providing leadership and operational direction to the
Agricultural Products business area. This position requires a
highly-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced, real-time,
client-driven environment.

Candidate must have crop forecasting experience, preferably in the US
and South America.  Required work hours are 4:00am - 1:00pm; please do
not apply if you are unable to work these hours.

 

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
*	Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance is required

 

Click HERE to Apply!
<http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673390> 

 

MDA Federal Inc. is an innovative company which conducts resource
monitoring programs around the world for private and public clients.
MDA Federal has unparalleled expertise in the utilization of advanced
GIS and Remote Sensing technologies for applications ranging from
agriculture monitoring and land use analysis to military planning.  The
company also provides weather advisories and specialized weather
products to a variety of commercial customers.  MDA Federal's forecasts
are based upon the best available worldwide weather data received in
real time.  From this data, the skilled meteorologists, hydrologists,
agronomists, physical geographers, environmental scientists and computer
scientists produce hundreds of different products.  Visit our website at
www.MDAFederal.com <http://www.mdafederal.com/>  for more information.

 

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.

 

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