The Space Weather Prediction Center seeks to hire a full-time GS-14 Space Weather Scientist with a background in solar, solar wind, magnetospheric, ionospheric, or thermospheric observations. In this role, you will:
- Provide space weather expertise and guidance in support of operational space weather forecasters. Identify needed and improved observational capabilities for potential transition to operations. Manage projects that lead to the development and transition of improved space weather observations, which will be used to drive forecast models and prediction tools.
- Establish and implement Space Weather Prediction Center strategies, objectives, and performance measures. Provide guidance in national policies related to Space Weather Strategy. Lead and participate in efforts to incorporate space weather observations into real-time operational models and applications. Manage overall scope, cost, and schedule baseline of projects.
- Identify areas that need improvement and lead the development and transition activities for new space weather observations and prediction tools. Coordinate activities to improve the efficiency and efficacy of transition and research to operation.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and assistance for scientists, agencies, international organizations, and officials for matters related to space weather forecasting. Provide guidance and direction on developing, managing, and maintaining space weather observations for customer and space weather forecaster dissemination. Represent the SWPC research and transition center in meetings or presentations of findings with internal and external customers; advocate for observational needs for future forecast and product improvement.
Applications are through USAJobs, and the vacancy announcement will be open from November 15th through November 28th. Please be sure to include all transcripts with your application.
NWS NCEP-24-12181083-DE
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/760092100
NWS NCEP-24-12181084-ST
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/760093100
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Michele Cash, SWPC Research Section Lead