I. M. Systems Group Inc. (IMSG) a science-based company providing professional scientific and technical support to the Federal government is leading a Team of prestigious companies to pursue the five-year service contract to support the NOAA Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC). EPICs mission is to advance weather modeling skill reclaim and maintain international leadership for U.S. in numerical weather prediction and improve the transition of research into operations. The general objective and scope are to provide state-of-the-art software architecture software engineering and scientific and technical support services to maintain and continuously expand the community modeling infrastructure that facilitates robust user support and easy access for advanced physics-based and machine learning (ML) based Earth system models (ESMs). This includes applications and components in the framework of the Unified Forecast System (UFS) a community-based coupled comprehensive Earth modeling system spanning spatial scales from local to global and temporal scales from hourly to seasonal forecast scales.Work location is remote or hybrid.
We are recruiting highly qualified candidates to fill the Chief System Architect positionwith the following responsibilities and requirements:
- Defines and communicates the architectural vision and strategy across the organization.
- Leads the design and implementation of complex technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends solutions to enhance organizational capabilities.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Mentors and guides architects and technical teams to promote best practices and architectural excellence.
- Oversees the creation and maintenance of architectural documentation standards and guidelines.
- Identifies and mitigates technical risks ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations and NOAA Information System Requirements.
- Leads architectural reviews and provides guidance on critical technical decisions. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
- Identifies analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies.
- Develops and recommends corrective actions.
- May provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers. Working with the PM Chief Scientist and Chief Software Engineer identify and collaborates with key stakeholders in the NWP and the ESM communities to identify future strategic directions to advance NWP in an ESM framework; working with the product manager ensures that capabilities developed by the contract are advancing the highest priority science-based outcomes of stakeholders.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
(A subset of the following experience/background/skills):
- MS or PhD degree in Earth system science disciplines (including atmospheric sciences oceanic science geophysics numerical modeling) computing and other relevant fields. BS degrees in these fields with demonstrated experience will be considered.
- Experience with numerical modeling development for Earths atmosphere ocean land surface and cryosphere.
- Experience with data assimilation methodology and numerical techniques.
- Experience developing scientific software and software infrastructure for use with Earth system models.
- Proficient with scientific programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN C/C Python etc.) shell scripts etc.
- Knowledge and experience with the Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) or similar modeling system architecture.
- Experience with high performance computing (HPC) environments and cloud computing for ESM.
- Knowledge of software engineering methodologies (such as containerization etc.) for data intensive modeling applications.
- Knowledge of AI/ML methodology and techniques for ESM at global and/or regional scales.
- Excellent communications and presentation skills.
- Incumbent working experience at NOAA/EPIC highly preferred.
- Minimum years of relevant experience: eight.
- U.S. citizenship or green card is required.
TO APPLY:
Please apply online at IM Systems Group Inc. Current Opportunities ()
Please submit your resume your salary requirement and a brief cover letter with the specific one or multiple positions you are applying for consideration indicating the following in the subject: NEPIC2504b EPIC-CSA
IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.
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