Senior Application Development Meteorologist

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Senior Application Development Meteorologist

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KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to Belong, Connect, and Grow and we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive workplace that places an emphasis on valuing our people, delivering for our customers, working with integrity, empowering our employees, and working as a team of teams.

Our Mission Information Technology Business Unit is seeking a Senior Applications Development Meteorologist. In this role, you will work on a mix of client programs and new business growth opportunities. The general theme of projects you will be involved in is mission systems development for the United States operational weather enterprise.

Core Position Requirements

• Ability to analyze science, technical, programmatic, and human factors challenges/requirements to build solutions that effectively deliver mission capabilities.
• Technical familiarity with current NWS systems and processes supporting weather prediction.
• Mentoring, Peer Leadership, and Team Building.
• Verbal and written communication skills including development and delivery of executive briefings.
• Strong hands-on programming and administration skills with Python, PostgreSQL, and GIS systems..
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Engineering or related science discipline with at least 30 years of relevant experience in National Weather Service Operations and Techniques Development.
• Specific experience with administration, development, and use of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS).
• Specific experience with exploitation of observations from NOAA operational meteorological satellites (i.e., GOES-R and JPSS), radar systems, radiosondes, surface mesonets and other observational capability.
• Extensive understanding of NWS mission, organization and evolution.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Proficiency with Python and Linux based scientific programming tools and environments.
• Experience with rapid development in a modern AWS cloud environment.
• Familiarity and understanding of concepts and technical basis for probabilistic forecasting.
  
  

Remote options available for this role and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

Basic Compensation

$150,400.00 - $225,600.00

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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