[Oppslist] Job Posting: Chief Scientist-Applied Weather - MDA Federal

[Heather Hughes]

Exciting Opportunity with MDA Federal in our Weather Division

 

We are seeking a Chief Scientist - Applied Weather that will be
responsible for oversight and development of new techniques for
forecasting, with an emphasis on worldwide wind, temperature and
rainfall forecasting. This is a "hands-on" programming position;
candidate must have extensive programming capabilities and manipulation
experience with WRF.

 

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
*	Experience in wind forecasting.
*	Experience with long-range forecasting.
*	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
*	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=5673113>  

 

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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