[Oppslist] Job Posting: Senior Communications Manager - MDA Federal

Heather Hughes h.hughes at jobtarget.com
Mon Oct 19 08:54:23 MDT 2009


Senior Communications MAnager Opportunity with MDA Federal EarthSat
Weather Services

 

We are seeking a highly-motivated Senior Communications Manager who can
work in a fast-paced, real-time, client-driven environment.  The Senior
Communications Manager will provide and manage daily client
communications for the Weather Services business unit through excellent
on-time information for its Energy Weather, Basic Weather, Agricultural
Products and Weather Data Products business areas.  A strong background
in Meteorology is essential, as well as excellent written, verbal and
presentation skills.

 

Essential Job Functions

*	Provide constant accessibility and communication to customers to
ensure operational excellence in all products and services created by
the business unit including the timely, reliable and accurate delivery
of all weather products.
*	Provide highly credible consultations for clients to help
facilitate new business and product development, improve existing
products, and most importantly, ensure client retention.
*	Write and edit daily editorial for the Weather and Energy
Weather business units.
*	Conduct presentations to both clients and various business
entities.
*	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, distribution to clients.
*	Ensure the availability of resources for Weather Services staff
to meet their objectives.
*	Help to continually improve operational efficiencies, processes,
products and services.

 

Required Qualifications

*	Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate
clearly and effectively to all levels of staff and clients and respond
to common inquiries or complaints in a timely manner.
*	Strong public speaking capabilities with the ability to
effectively perform group presentations.
*	Proficient writing and editorial skills. 
*	Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in
Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
*	Minimum of 3 years weather forecasting experience.
*	Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet
client-driven deadlines.
*	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.
*	U.S. Citizenship is required.
*	Eligibility for Security Clearance is required.

 

Desired Qualifications

*	Experience marketing and effectively communicating products and
their attributes to clients.

 

Click HERE to Apply!
<http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5683314> 

 

MDA Federal Inc., of Rockville, Maryland, is the leading provider of
integrated GIS and remote sensing solutions to federal, state and local
agencies, international organizations, and private companies.
Established in 1969, MDA Federal Inc. specializes in all-source
satellite image processing (orthorectification, multi-resolution
merging, mosaicking, digital printing), GIS applications, feature
extraction, landcover mapping, change detection, weather forecasting,
crop monitoring, geological interpretation, hyperspectral applications,
and the continuous monitoring of the Earth's resources.

 

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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