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<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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<b><span
style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b>the
launch and development of a new unit dedicated to serving the needs of
clients
in the agribusiness sector. The <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Director
of</span></b>
<b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Agricultural Weather Services</span></b>
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 class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><u><font face="Times New Roman"
size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;">Essential
Job Functions</span></font></u></b><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">The position
will require approximately 10% travel, including outreach to current
and prospective clients. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b><u><span
style="font-weight: bold;">Required Qualifications</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Substantial
professional experience in the field of agricultural risk management
and insurance. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment and meet client-driven deadlines.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Experience
managing relationships with clients and cultivating new business
opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><st1:country-region w:st="on"><b><font
face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;">U.S.</span></font></b></st1:country-region><b><font
face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;">
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</span></font></b><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b><u><span
style="font-weight: bold;">Preferred Qualifications </span></u></b><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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">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=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Extensive
experience with GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Knowledge of
weather risk management tools for agriculture.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><b><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;">The
Company:</span></font></b><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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></span></font></p>
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style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;"><a
href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673390">Apply
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