Meteorologist Developer

Lynker Corporation•College Park, MD

88d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynker is seeking a Meteorologist Developer to support a long-term contract with NOAA. This role involves direct interaction with NOAA scientists and partners, including NCEP centers, NWS weather forecast offices, NOAA research facilities, academia, and the NWS Science and Operations Officer community. The incumbent will develop and implement verification methods to assess the effectiveness of new forecaster tools for operational and experimental forecasts. The work will also focus on enhancing impact decision support services (IDSS) to build a Weather Ready Nation. Additionally, the Meteorologist Developer will provide enhancements to existing forecaster tools and develop new services and tools, with promising work being transitioned to operations. Training materials will be provided for enhanced forecaster products and tools. Specific areas of focus include developing tools for heavy precipitation associated with tropical cyclones, warm-season convection, winter storms, and atmospheric rivers. The role also involves using ensemble model output for probabilistic products and exploring future roles of weather forecasters. The ideal candidate will be local to the College Park, MD area and able to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site per week). This position is contingent on approved funding.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields.
2+ years of related experience is preferred.
Experience with deterministic and ensemble prediction system data sets and their application to hazardous weather diagnosis and prediction.
Knowledge of weather forecasting - short to medium range
Experience with software development support in a team environment
Experience with Python and shell scripting within a UNIX/Linux Environment.
Some knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, Cloud Services, and Version Control Systems
Ability to organize, plan, and complete projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills for documentation and presentations

Nice To Haves

MS or above is a BIG PLUS

Responsibilities

Develop tools featuring map data.
Collaborate with meteorologists at NCEP, NWS field offices, academia, and outside partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop tools for determination of hazard information (rainfall, snowfall, temperatures).
Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools.
Coordinate with NWS staff and external researchers to develop improved forecast tools.
Contribute to formal scientific publications, and/or attending off-site conferences, symposia and hazardous-weather-related outreach events.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Collaborate to transition forecaster tools and web services developed at WPC and elsewhere within NOAA into operations at WPC and other NOAA offices.
Develop training materials to transition new tools and techniques into operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee