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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Job Title: </span></font>Director, Agricultural Weather
Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Company Name: MDA Federal Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Location: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Rockville</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">United
States</st1:country-region></st1:place>, 20852<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Job Description: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=4 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial'>MDA Federal is seeking a Director
for its Agricultural Weather Services</span></font></b></strong><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><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,
one of the largest weather and environmental information services firms in the <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>, seeks a
highly-motivated individual to lead<strong><b><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></b></strong>the
launch and development of a new unit dedicated to serving the needs of clients
in the agribusiness sector. The <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">Director
of</font></b></strong> <strong><b><font face="Times New Roman">Agricultural
Weather Services</font></b></strong> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></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:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The position will require approximately 10%
travel, including outreach to current and prospective clients. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<h2 style='margin-top:11.25pt'><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:18.0pt'>Job Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h2>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">Required Qualifications</font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<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'>Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Agricultural/Applied
Economics, Applied Statistics, Agronomy, Meteorology, or related field; or
an 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'>Knowledge of world crops, regions and growth
cycles, and of the effects of weather on crop yields.<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'>Strong skills in the application of statistical
and computational techniques to the analysis of agricultural data.<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'>Substantial professional experience in the field
of agricultural risk management and insurance. <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'>Entrepreneurial drive, as shown by a demonstrated
track record of success in building new ventures or initiatives.<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 work in a fast-paced environment and
meet client-driven deadlines.<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 communicate clearly and effectively to
staff and clients, and to be responsive to inquiries or complaints.<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'>Experience managing relationships with clients
and cultivating new business opportunities.<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 to develop
new products and approaches that meet client needs.<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'><st1:country-region w:st="on"><strong><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>U.S.</span></font></b></strong></st1:country-region><strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman"> Citizenship and eligibility for <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>
security clearance are required</font></b></strong>.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <strong><b><font
face="Times New Roman">Preferred Qualifications </font></b></strong><u>(Not
strictly essential, but would be viewed very favorably):</u><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Crop forecasting experience, especially in the <st1:country-region
w:st="on">US</st1:country-region> and <st1:place w:st="on">South America</st1:place>.<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 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Extensive experience with GIS, remote sensing,
and geospatial analysis.<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 lfo3'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Knowledge of weather risk management tools for
agriculture.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
Company:</span></font></b></strong> 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 <st1:City w:st="on">Rockville</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">MD</st1:State>,
a vibrant community just outside of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place>. 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></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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