Web Designer/Scientific Programmer III

Guidehouse Digital (f/k/a Ace Info Solutions (AceInfo)) is currently seeking a Web Designer/Scientific to support our federal project, in Silver Spring, MD.  Remote work is possible subject to approval.

 

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) conducts and sponsors applied research and development for the improvement of diagnostic and prognostic weather information; data depiction and utilization; warning and forecast product preparation; and data and forecast evaluation. Projects involve modern physical, dynamical, and statistical techniques implemented on operational computers. Emphasis is placed on integrated suites of guidance and final products for Weather Forecast Offices, River Forecast Centers, and National Centers to then be used for Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS).  To address preparedness for extreme weather phenomenon such as the recent devastating wildfires in the Western United States, MDL has developed the National Blend of Models (NBM),  a nationally consistent and skillful suite of calibrated forecast guidance based on a blend of both NWS and non-NWS numerical weather prediction (NWP) model data and post-processed model guidance.

 

The successful candidate will focus on providing probabilistic guidance for those weather elements pertinent to predicting Fire Weather hazards (e.g., temperature, humidity, quantitative precipitation forecasts, lightning density), with particular attention given to the Western United States as that is where Fire Weather incidents are most prevalent.  Probabilistic expansion of this suite will allow Weather Forecast Offices and National Centers (e.g, Storm Prediction Center), ample lead time on the order of 7-10 days to communicate extreme conditions leading to the onset, continued maintenance, or cessation of Fire Weather conditions to their respective partners and customers

 

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident  is required for the position.

Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop probabilistic Fire Weather Guidance products for the purpose of improving short-fused, short-term, and medium-range Fire Weather forecasts to be used by NWS forecasters that crosscuts IDSS with the physical and social sciences for NWS Stakeholders and Customers
• Develop, test, and validate probabilistic Fire Weather Guidance on NOAA’s High-Performance Supercomputer and present these results to NWS stakeholders and customers.
• Deliver web capability within NOAA VLab for the provision of experimental real-time Probabilistic Fire Weather guidance.
• Regularly engage and collaborate with NWS Forecasters by embracing Fire Weather product feedback to ensure scientific product integrity and buy-in.
• Report on the outcomes of the new probabilistic Fire Weather products through publications and/or conference presentations

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Physical Science, or Atmospheric Science
• 4-6 years of experience
• Experience with Fortran
• Experience with python
• Experience writing bash scripting for data transfer and Fortran and python program calls
• Familiarity with scientific dataset formats including GRIB2 and NetCDF
• Experience using html, CSS, and JavaScript to create interactive web pages
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, build relationships, and stay positive in a changing environment.
• Strong problem solving and logical thinking skills

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident  is required for the position.

Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

 

Preferred:

• Proficient in Job Scheduling/Management software for high-performance computing systems; some knowledge of qsub/ecflow
• Familiarity with parallel processing APIs (OpenMP, MPI)
• Familiarity with git and subversion version control software (enough knowledge to checkout to local repository/branch and save and push updated code)
• Familiarity with security groups, role permissions etc.
• Familiarity with Gerrit/Jenkins
• Strong writing skills for documentation purposes

 

 

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Compensation

The annual salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000.00 to $85,000.00. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2. Salary will be subject to required withholdings.

 

Company Description

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) was acquired in October 2021.

 

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

 

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

 

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

 

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

 

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse, and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.