This position is contingent upon contract award. GTSC Talent Solutions (GTSC -TS) is supporting a vetted federal contractor client identify talent for an upcoming opportunity. Seeking a Program Manager for its STI/Modeling Team. Location: Metro Washington DC area. Security Clearance: None required. Must be US work eligible and able to successfully pass a U.S. Public Trust background investigation. Anticipated Start: First quarter of 2026. YOUR MISSION The Program Manager would serve as the senior lead for the STI/Modeling Team, providing scientific, technical, and programmatic oversight for NOAA's OSTI Modeling Program. This role focuses on coordinating complex modeling initiatives such as the Unified Forecast System (UFS), Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS), and related efforts. Responsibilities include tracking milestones, developing briefings and reports, managing budget execution, facilitating stakeholder coordination across the modeling community, and ensuring effective Research -to -Operations (R2O) transitions. This position acts as a key interface with NOAA leadership, supporting program goals in earth system prediction, numerical weather modeling, and risk assessment.