Chief Scientist - Earth Science Modeling

ERT is seeking a Chief Scientist with experience in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, or other earth sciences to support tasks at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC). The primary objective will be to enhance the research-to-operations-to-research pipeline for the weather forecasting community with the goal of improving the overall accuracy and reliability of US National Weather Service weather models.

All research and development will be guided by the NOAA open‑source science principles.

Required Skills

• 15+ years of experience in position of increasing responsibility and leadership in the field of climate or earth systems science, weather modeling and forecasting, or a closely related discipline.

• Facility with the computational and technical operational components of handling and using earth systems data for large-scale forecasting.

• Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education

MS degree in atmospheric science, earth science or closely related discipline. PhD preferred.

Location

This position supports work at NOAA's Silver Spring, MD facility with some telework permitted.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $46,,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching

• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Professional Membership Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Competitive compensation plan

• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance

• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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