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<p><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Position Title:</span></font></b> Chief Scientist-Applied
Weather<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Company Name:</span></font></b> MDA Federal Inc.<strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></b></strong></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></strong></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>General
Summary</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
Chief Scientist - Applied Weather</span></font></b></strong> is responsible for
oversight and development of new techniques for forecasting, with an emphasis
on worldwide wind, temperature and rainfall forecasting. This position reports
directly to the Vice President, EarthSat Weather Services and requires a
highly-motivated individual who is innovative.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Essential
Job Functions</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Develop and maintain wind forecasting
capabilities using WRF or a similar model.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Develop techniques to improve rainfall and
temperature forecasts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Study and improve long range forecasting
capabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Design and create new weather product offerings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Respond promptly to customer and staff needs
including requests for service and assistance<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Work to continually improve operational
efficiencies, processes, products and services<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Required
Qualifications</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to
all levels of staff and clients<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>M.S. or PH. D. from four-year college or university
in Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of education and
experience<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Working knowledge of WRF or similar models<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to program in Perl and C-shell.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to leverage creative thinking and
innovative ideas to meet client needs and develop new products<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to exhibit balanced emotions, strong
interpersonal skills and a professional appearance and demeanor at all
times while managing competing demands<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to balance team and individual
responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to spend up to 10% of time on business
travel<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ability to demonstrate group presentation skills
including public speaking<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>U.S. Citizenship is required.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Eligibility for Security Clearance is required.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Desired
Qualifications</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Experience in wind forecasting<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please
apply online at:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673113">http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673113</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Or email:
<a href="mailto:38443-JB--8643@mdafederal.hrmdirect.com">38443-JB--8643@mdafederal.hrmdirect.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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