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Job Title: Director, Agricultural Weather Services
Company Name: MDA Federal Inc.
Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20852

Job Description:


MDA Federal is seeking a Director for its Agricultural Weather Services



MDA Federal, one of the largest weather and environmental information services firms in the US, seeks a highly-motivated individual to lead the launch and development of a new unit dedicated to serving the needs of clients in the agribusiness sector. The Director of Agricultural Weather Services will assume line responsibility for an existing suite of agricultural forecasting and analytic products, while also leading the company's expansion into new areas of agricultural risk management and decision support services. This highly responsible, senior-level role calls for a distinctive mix of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial talents.

Essential Job Functions

 *   The Director of Agricultural Weather Services will lead the agribusiness division by developing agricultural risk management support products to facilitate revenue and growth, and will continually strive to improve operational efficiencies, processes, products and services. The core function of this position is being 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.
 *   The Director of Agricultural Weather Services will provide client management services for the agribusiness division through highly credible telephone consultations and seminar presentations to CROPCAST clients, and will resolve client issues via prompt customer service.
 *   A key goal for the Director of Agricultural Weather Services is to continuously strive to build the agribusiness services unit through various methods, such as networking with clients, potential customers, teaming partners, consultants, and leaders within the agricultural community in order to facilitate new business and product development, as well as improve existing products and ensure client retention.
 *   The position will require approximately 10% travel, including outreach to current and prospective clients.

Job Requirements

 Required Qualifications

 *   Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Agricultural/Applied Economics, Applied Statistics, Agronomy, Meteorology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 *   Knowledge of world crops, regions and growth cycles, and of the effects of weather on crop yields.
 *   Strong skills in the application of statistical and computational techniques to the analysis of agricultural data.
 *   Substantial professional experience in the field of agricultural risk management and insurance.
 *   Entrepreneurial drive, as shown by a demonstrated track record of success in building new ventures or initiatives.
 *   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet client-driven deadlines.
 *   Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to staff and clients, and to be responsive to inquiries or complaints.
 *   Experience managing relationships with clients and cultivating new business opportunities.
 *   Ability to leverage creative thinking to develop new products and approaches that meet client needs.
 *   U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for US security clearance are required.

 Preferred Qualifications (Not strictly essential, but would be viewed very favorably):

 *   Crop forecasting experience, especially in the US and South America.
 *   Extensive experience with GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis.
 *   Knowledge of weather risk management tools for agriculture.

The Company: MDA Federal is a major supplier of weather information and geospatial intelligence. The firm serves a diverse client base including commercial and governmental organizations in agriculture, energy, defense, and civilian government. The firm looks for and values employees who bring technical talent, creativity, energy, collegiality, precision, and professionalism to their work.  This position will be based at the firm's headquarters in Rockville, MD, a vibrant community just outside of Washington, DC. 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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