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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Exciting <st1:place w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place>
with MDA Federal in our Weather Division</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We
are seeking a <strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Chief
Scientist - Applied Weather</span></font></b></strong> 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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<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=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Essential Job Functions</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Develop and maintain wind forecasting
capabilities using WRF or a similar model.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Develop techniques to improve rainfall and
temperature forecasts. </span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Study and improve long range forecasting
capabilities.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Design and create new weather product offerings.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Respond promptly to customer and staff needs
including requests for service and assistance</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Work to continually improve operational
efficiencies, processes, products and services</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Required Qualifications</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
to all levels of staff and clients</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>M.S. or PH. D. from four-year college or
university in Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of
education and experience</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Working knowledge of WRF or similar models</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Experience in wind forecasting.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Experience with long-range forecasting.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to program in Perl and C-shell.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to leverage creative thinking and
innovative ideas to meet client needs and develop new products</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to exhibit balanced emotions, strong
interpersonal skills and a professional appearance and demeanor at all
times while managing competing demands</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to balance team and individual
responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to spend up to 10% of time on business
travel</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to demonstrate group presentation skills
including public speaking</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>U.S. Citizenship is required.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Eligibility for U.S Security Clearance is
required.</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'><a
href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673113">Click
HERE to Apply!</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></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=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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 <a href="http://www.mdafederal.com/">www.MDAFederal.com</a>
for more information.</span></font><o:p></o:p></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=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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