Physical Scientist
Job ID 2409892
Location COLLEGE PARK, MD, US
Date Posted 2024-08-08
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Scientist
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking to fill a full-time position supporting the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) at the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC). This position serves as a member of the Verification team within the Verification, Post-Processing, and Product Generation Branch (VPPPGB) in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The incumbent will perform verification, validation, evaluation, and diagnostic studies of EMC’s Global Forecast System (GFS), using scientific analysis methods, numerical algorithms, and advanced software tools. The incumbent will be expected to communicate scientific results via both oral presentation briefings and written reports to internal and external customers, and will have direct interaction with NOAA scientists, NCEP centers, National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices, and academic partners. Additional responsibilities will include providing support and development of model verification graphics via the world wide web.
More Information About VPPPGB Can Be Found At
https//www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/emc/pages/vpppgb-description.php
Qualifications
Role Responsibilities Include
problems that are reported.
At least an M.S. or equivalent experience in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, mathematics, or a related physical science and at least two years experience with analysis, modeling or monitoring of ensemble Earth System Models (ESM’s). Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify.
Knowledge, Skills, And Requirements
metrics and create custom graphical plots to view and communicate results.
Covid Policy SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Location COLLEGE PARK, MD, US
Date Posted 2024-08-08
Category Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory Scientist
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work No
Description
SAIC, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking to fill a full-time position supporting the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) at the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC). This position serves as a member of the Verification team within the Verification, Post-Processing, and Product Generation Branch (VPPPGB) in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The incumbent will perform verification, validation, evaluation, and diagnostic studies of EMC’s Global Forecast System (GFS), using scientific analysis methods, numerical algorithms, and advanced software tools. The incumbent will be expected to communicate scientific results via both oral presentation briefings and written reports to internal and external customers, and will have direct interaction with NOAA scientists, NCEP centers, National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices, and academic partners. Additional responsibilities will include providing support and development of model verification graphics via the world wide web.
More Information About VPPPGB Can Be Found At
https//www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/emc/pages/vpppgb-description.php
Qualifications
Role Responsibilities Include
- Evaluate and assess the guidance provided by the EMC global forecast model, the Global Forecast System (GFS), including both atmospheric and marine (ocean, wave, and ice) components.
- Design new methods and verification tools for assessing global model results for
- Assess longer-term performance of parallel versions of the GFS using objective methods.
- Validate performance of new, emerging parallel versions of the GFS, using both statistical
- Work with forecasters in the NWS field and NCEP National Centers to keep them
problems that are reported.
- Provide general support on verification of GFS output, including support of standard
- Maintain an ongoing archive of global model and observations data.
- Interact with NWS/NCEP/EMC and external partner domain scientists and engineers.
- Adhere to DOC/NOAA/NWS Information Technology policies and procedures.
- Adhere to project-specific software development guidelines and practices.
- Complete scientific projects in a timely fashion according to internal and external
- Actively contribute to review of scientific ideas at status/technical meetings.
- Contribute to a monthly task status report.
- Report regularly to senior project managers on project task completion status.
At least an M.S. or equivalent experience in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, mathematics, or a related physical science and at least two years experience with analysis, modeling or monitoring of ensemble Earth System Models (ESM’s). Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify.
Knowledge, Skills, And Requirements
- Knowledge of the verification methods and techniques for verifying ensemble and
- Extensive experience with working with the Python programming language in a high
metrics and create custom graphical plots to view and communicate results.
- Knowledge of the FORTRAN computing language and graphical display programs such
- Knowledge of common meteorological data formats, such as GRIB2, NetCDF, HDF,
- Knowledge of model verification software systems, such as the Model Evaluation Tools
- Demonstrated knowledge with using GitHub to manage software repositories and
- Some knowledge of using web page technology and common languages (e.g., HTML,
- Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with scientists of diverse backgrounds,
- Ability to analyze/plot and verify model output independently.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex problems.
- Demonstrated skill in performing tasks requiring organization and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with ESM datasets, including observations and global models such as the
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated skill in performing tasks requiring organization and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of statistical principles and strong analytical skills.
- Familiarity with operational global model systems and/or an operational forecasting
- A passion for the National Weather Service mission.
- Ability to accept assigned tasking, but also engage as a creative self-starter.
- Driven by curiosity and willing to try new techniques and learn new skills.
- Ability to remain flexible as projects and tasks evolve.
Covid Policy SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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