Program Manager

Centuria

. Serve as team lead for Operational Snow and Ice Analysts and the Observations Lead .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSuitland • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Meteorology, Climatology, and Oceanography, with strong capabilities in remote sensing and satellite tasking. Proficient in Python and Visual Basic programming, alongside project management and effective communication skills.

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Meteorology ExperienceRemote Sensing KnowledgeProject Management ExperiencePython ProgrammingSatellite Tasking

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Hard Skills

Remote SensingPython ProgrammingVisual Basic ProgrammingProject ManagementData AnalysisBudgetingQuality AssuranceSOP DocumentationIce ClimatologySatellite Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipConflict ResolutionCustomer EngagementEmail Etiquette

Tools & Technologies

ArcGISExcelSAR ImageryVisible ImageryInfrared Imagery

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Operational Snow and Ice ProductsUSNIC SOPsCOOP ExercisesObservations LeadContract Deliverables

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as team lead for Operational Snow and Ice Analysts and the Observations Lead
Ensure contract deliverables adhere to PWS requirements
Provide quality assurance for products and contract deliverables
Lead recruitment efforts and support Contractor personnel conflicts and issues
Track and report monthly expenses
Analyze remotely sensed data to produce real-time operational snow and ice products and decision support services
Coordinate, schedule, and monitor receipt of satellite observations, including SAR and visible/infrared imagery, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Fill in for Operational Snow and Ice Analyst vacancies and absences as required
Produce required products in accordance with standard USNIC SOPs with minimal oversight
Perform routine USNIC office tasks, including logging shift items
Present briefings and engage with customers at workshops and meetings
Perform special projects including research collaborations, outreach, data analysis, and verification
Ensure continuity of operations (COOP) and support COOP exercises every 6 months
Complete monthly reviews and updates of relevant SOP documents
Perform budgeting activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Public Trust clearance level
Extensive experience working with Meteorology/Climatology/Oceanography
Experience with satellite tasking and planning
Project Management experience
Knowledge of remote sensing, including visible, radar, microwave, and synthetic aperture radar
Great email and communication skills and etiquette
Ability to quickly learn ice climatology for satellite planning
Experience with Python programming
Basic ArcGIS usage for visualizing imagery and ability to quickly learn tools
Visual Basic programming experience
Experience working with Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 months of IMS training in pattern recognition, observational analysis, and some meteorological forecasting