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INNOVIM · 16 hours ago

Program Manager IV (STI/Modeling Team) - NOAA

Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

INNOVIM is a company dedicated to providing superior work in science, engineering, data analytics, and technology to government agencies. They are seeking a Program Manager IV to lead program management, budget tracking, and serve as a technical liaison for the Modeling Program team within the National Weather Service.

Information Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Program coordination and milestone tracking – Manage Annual Operating Plan (AOP) milestones and deliverables using Smartsheet and other enterprise tool. Coordinate Quarterly Program Review (QPR) charts and develop briefings to communicate accomplishments, issues and risks to OSTI leadership. Work with multiple modeling projects (UFS R2O, Next Generation Global Prediction System, HFIP, Weeks 3/4, Air Quality, Seasonal Forecast System, COASTAL Act, William M. Lapenta Internship Program, SDE initiatives etc.) and ensure alignment of schedules, metrics and deliverables across them

Budget execution and spend plan management – Prepare spend plans, develop funding memos and support OSTI’s budget office in the transfer of funds for program activities. Track obligations and commitments, assist in developing resource requirements for program priorities, and coordinate preparation and execution of inter agency agreements

Technical and stakeholder liaison – Facilitate meetings, workshops and teleconferences with NWS/NCEP, Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) scientists, NOAA labs, academia and other stakeholders to advance research to operations transitions. Provide technical coordination, track issues and risks, and help resolve obstacles in UFS and related projectsjobseq.eqsuite.com. Prepare executive level briefings, technical documents, white papers and program reports. Represent OSTI on UFS working groups and steering committees when required

Staff leadership and training – Provide clear direction to contract staff, oversee onboarding and departure procedures, ensure compliance with badging and equipment policies, and report personnel issues to the Modeling Program Lead. Train staff on Smartsheet, Google Workspace and NOAA processes, and support performance reviews

Program outreach and communication – Support outreach activities with forecasters and end users. Coordinate workshops (e.g., Air Quality forecasters’ workshop) and produce communication products (web content, presentations) to share program achievements. Gather user feedback and disseminate responses based on subject matter knowledge of meteorology, atmospheric chemistry and numerical weather prediction

Qualification

Program managementMeteorologyUnified Forecast SystemBudget managementSmartsheetGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

Master's degree (M.S.) in meteorology, atmospheric science or a related physical science field (Ph.D. preferred)

At least 15 years of progressive experience in program management and scientific/technical projects related to weather or environmental modeling

Demonstrated ability to design, implement, manage and track complex programs and budgets in government or research environments

Familiarity with the Unified Forecast System, R2O processes, and NOAA/NWS line offices is strongly desired

Proficiency with Smartsheet, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office for project scheduling and collaboration

Ability to develop and manage budgets and spend plans, and to prepare high quality briefings and technical documents

Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience tracking milestones and metrics using dashboards and spreadsheets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience engaging senior executives and technical staff

Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and serve as a single point of contact for customers and contract officials

Must be eligible for Public Trust clearance and willing to work in a hybrid (on site/off site) environment

Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and adhere to NOAA software governance and information technology policies

Preferred

Experience planning and executing scientific research projects, especially those involving earth system modeling or atmospheric chemistry, and supporting transitions from research to operations

Knowledge of NOAA program management practices, including development of inter agency agreements and funding memos

Familiarity with the Unified Forecast System (UFS) governance structure, Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC), and the NOAA Environmental Modeling Center

Experience facilitating virtual, in person and hybrid meetings and workshops; strong interpersonal skills for working with scientists, engineers and stakeholders across government, academia and the private sector