FedWriters

Analyst

• Draft and edit complex, sensitive, and routine letters, emails, and memoranda on behalf of OPO executive leadership
• Prepare formal responses to inquiries from congressional committees, Members of Congress, GAO, and other oversight entities
• Develop briefing materials for executive-level agency officials responding to information requests from media, press organizations, and internal or external stakeholders
• Review and triage incoming correspondence so urgent matters reach OPO executives for immediate attention
• Help establish standard operating procedures and tracking mechanisms that keep responses on time
• Maintain consistent and accurate communications across all channels in line with Departmental guidelines
• Fact-check and proofread every deliverable for grammatical accuracy
• Draft and turn around correspondence, memoranda, and briefing materials, typically within 2 business days of a request
• Update the Weekly Communication Log and Monthly Performance Report
• Contribute to the Correspondence Template Library

Senior Correspondence Analyst

Electrical Engineer

• Continue development of the MLOS proof-of-concept system to demonstrate feasibility of using RF transmissions to retrieve relative humidity estimations
• Collaborate with NOAA/NSSL scientists and engineers to evaluate existing circuitry, parts, and test plans
• Install and configure test equipment at the Norman, Oklahoma site
• Perform experiments across operating conditions and humidities to assess RF phase-shift-based humidity measurements
• Refine experimental design, equipment, and retrieval schemes to improve humidity detection
• Collaborate on mechanical or electrical solution design, including phase-locked oscillators, enclosure climate control, feed horn replacement, and transmitter power adjustments
• Evaluate whether measured phase differences can be digitized and used in an algorithm for reliable relative humidity measurements
• Validate results against operational and experimental observations with NSSL scientists, engineers, and external partners
• Assist NSSL staff in deploying other research systems
• Create and maintain software to calculate and report relative humidity from digitized phase-shift data in real time, if applicable
• Provide technical documentation, including schematics, code repositories, and test reports
• Prepare quarterly status reports
• Write a brief AMS-guideline report and prepare conference-style presentations for stakeholders and conferences

Electrical Engineer – Atmospheric Observation

Scientist

• Develop, install, maintain, and support MPAS-JEDI and related atmospheric modeling and data assimilation systems on HPC, cloud, and operational computing platforms
• Develop and maintain scientific software, workflows, and automation tools using Python, Bash, Git, Fortran, and related technologies
• Implement and support real-time and retrospective modeling workflows using EC-Flow, Rocoto, or similar workflow management systems
• Support ensemble-based data assimilation, numerical weather prediction, software integration, testing, version control, and operational transition activities
• Manage, organize, and validate large modeling and observational datasets supporting WoFS, WoFSCast, MPAS-JEDI, and ML/AI applications
• Conduct model verification, diagnostics, quality control, and forecast evaluation using METplus and related verification frameworks
• Design, execute, and analyze convective- and meso-scale numerical experiments focused on storm-scale forecasting and data assimilation applications
• Collaborate with scientists, students, software engineers, and operational partners to resolve technical issues and advance forecasting capabilities
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and scientific publications supporting project and research objectives

Weather Forecast Modeling Scientist

Systems Engineer

• Assemble radar sub-systems and components, cabling, and structural housing
• Perform standardized test procedures on RF equipment to verify equipment performance baselines
• Use experimental results in collaboration with NSSL scientists to refine the design
• Modify existing MATLAB or Python-based code, or write new code, to produce standard radar products such as Doppler velocity spectra plots
• Develop basic quality control methods for collected data
• Investigate incorporation of additional radar products to support data workflow and analysis
• Perform field testing to evaluate equipment performance in real-world conditions
• Implement design improvements based on testing feedback
• Collaborate with NSSL scientists, engineers, and external partners to validate against operational and experimental observations
• Assist NSSL staff in deploying other research systems
• Update technical schematics, maintain troubleshooting and testing logs, maintain code repositories, and draft test reports
• Prepare quarterly status reports
• Write a brief report following AMS guidelines
• Prepare and deliver a conference-style presentation to project stakeholders and at a national or international conference if possible

Radar Systems Engineer – Severe Weather Research

Contract Specialist

• Conduct market research and support acquisition planning for simplified and large acquisitions at IMLS
• Draft solicitations and issue open-market purchase orders under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (FAR Part 12)
• Prepare task, delivery, and call orders under FAR 8.4 and 16.5, including GSA Schedule orders
• Execute option exercises (FAR 17.2), bilateral modifications, and contract closeouts
• Write price analyses, Memos to File, and Summaries for Award
• Build audit-ready contract files
• Prepare and complete CPARS past performance evaluations for current IMLS contracts
• Serve as a hands-on partner to the IMLS Contracting Officer and program offices
• Report weekly on actions and progress

Director

• Develop and execute the Commission's national security-focused media messaging strategy, including social media engagement
• Advise senior staff on the Government's use of social media platforms, including platform restrictions and data retention and preservation
• Facilitate media engagement to promote the final report, releases, and events
• Provide counsel on brand development, public positioning, visibility, reputation risk management, and media engagement
• Research articles, reporters, and media outlets
• Lead design and development of the AWC website and online presence using WordPress, UX/UI, web design, and large-scale data visualization
• Manage AWC social media accounts and analyze performance
• Prepare and execute digital newsletter and social media campaigns
• Oversee video, digital, graphic, infographic, and final report production
• Prepare press kits, background materials, press releases, talking points, and presentations
• Plan and facilitate hearings, press conferences, interviews, podcasts, conferences, forums, roundtables, media availabilities, and other public events
• Respond to media inquiries and schedule interviews
• Provide media training for Commissioners and Commission staff
• Monitor breaking news and provide response advice, media updates, and coverage analysis
• Oversee charts, graphs, dashboards, timelines, maps, and other data visualizations
• Manage visualization editing and validation and coordinate with the designated print report publisher

Campaign and Media Director

Project Manager

• Analyze data and build data visualizations supporting findings and recommendations
• Communicate technical guidance for data collection instruments
• Provide technical assistance to customers
• Present performance outcomes
• Lead client-facing meetings and requirements-gathering sessions
• Understand business and technical needs and clarify data and reporting requirements
• Communicate project statuses and blockers
• Translate stakeholder feedback into actionable solutions and deliverables
• Support peer reviews, quality assurance, and validation exercises
• Troubleshoot data and visualization issues
• Conduct research and analysis of data products, schemas, source systems, calculations, business rules, and data-cleaning methodologies
• Recommend dashboard and visualization enhancements while preserving data integrity and improving usability, clarity, and analytical value

Project Administrator/Analyst

General

• Develop, install, maintain, and support MPAS-JEDI and related atmospheric modeling and data assimilation systems on HPC, cloud, and operational computing platforms
• Develop and maintain scientific software, workflows, and automation tools using Python, Bash, Git, Fortran, and related technologies
• Implement and support real-time and retrospective modeling workflows using EC-Flow, Rocoto, or similar frameworks
• Support ensemble-based data assimilation, numerical weather prediction, software integration, testing, version control, and operational transition activities
• Manage, organize, and validate large modeling and observational datasets supporting WoFS, WoFSCast, MPAS-JEDI, and ML/AI applications
• Conduct model verification, diagnostics, quality control, and forecast evaluation using METplus and related verification frameworks
• Design, execute, and analyze convective- and meso-scale numerical experiments focused on storm-scale forecasting and data assimilation applications
• Collaborate with scientists, students, software engineers, and operational partners to resolve technical issues and advance forecasting capabilities
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and scientific publications supporting project and research objectives

Systems and Convective-Scale Modeling Specialist

Communications

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, and advocacy communities
• Identify stakeholders and analyze their influence and interests to shape outreach strategy
• Represent the program at industry events, conferences, and public forums
• Support media outreach and public-engagement activities highlighting program initiatives
• Serve as liaison with the USDA Office of External Affairs and RD's State Public Information Officers
• Contribute to newsletters, case studies, and other stakeholder-facing communications
• Support recruitment of new program participants and ongoing outreach to existing participants
• Participate in recurring project status and planning meetings with program leadership
• Support the USDA Rural Development BioPreferred Program

Senior Stakeholder Engagement – Communications Specialist

Researcher

• Design and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research studies related to hazardous weather forecasting, warning communication, and decision-making
• Develop interview protocols, focus group guides, survey instruments, and associated research materials
• Conduct in-person and virtual interviews with operational forecasters, emergency managers, decision-makers, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate focus groups, workshops, and user engagement activities to evaluate emerging forecast and warning technologies, products, and services
• Support Hazardous Weather Testbed and other operational testbed activities through experiment design, participant coordination, facilitation, note-taking, and transcription
• Collaborate with physical scientists, developers, and operational partners on social science evaluation strategies
• Analyze qualitative and mixed-methods datasets using established social science methodologies and software tools
• Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for forecast product development, operational procedures, and decision-support services
• Ensure compliance with human subjects protections and IRB requirements, including protocol development, participant consent, and data management
• Prepare technical documentation, research summaries, and project reports
• Contribute to quarterly and annual project reporting
• Lead or contribute to peer-reviewed publications and present findings at scientific conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings
• Work primarily at NSSL or designated field deployment locations, with possible irregular hours during severe weather events
• Travel locally and non-locally as required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually

Senior Qualitative Researcher – Weather Forecasting

Program Coordinator

• Coordinate and manage the NOAA GLRI program portfolio, tracking status across 170+ projects and 30+ principal investigators
• Serve as NOAA's primary point of contact with U.S. EPA, GAO, and other federal agencies/departments on GLRI matters
• Plan and chair GLRI meetings for principal investigators, the NOAA GLRI Working Group, and the Steering Committee; distribute regular updates
• Represent NOAA on the EPA-led GLRI Communications Committee
• Oversee quarterly project reporting and complete all GLAS reporting updates within established deadlines
• Review, synthesize, and prepare information requested by EPA and/or Congress, often under short deadlines
• Provide technical reviewer expertise for select GLRI projects and grant awards; support NOAA's internal annual funding competition
• Maintain GLRI outreach, education, and communications activities, including social media, the GLRCT website, and program documentation
• Provide meeting and working-group support to the Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Team (GLRCT)