Peraton · 17 hours ago
Chief Scientist
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$176K/yr - $282K/yr
16+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Chief Scientist to provide senior scientific and technical leadership for the NOAA Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), focusing on data science, modeling, and advanced analytics to enhance weather forecasting operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the senior scientific authority for data science, modeling, and analytics on the AWIPS program
Define standards and best practices for model development, validation, and data usage
Lead research-to-operations integration of new algorithms, data sources, and AI/ML capabilities
Advise program leadership and system architects on technical strategy and risk
Collaborate with NOAA stakeholders, engineers, and architects to translate scientific requirements into operational systems
Provide technical direction and mentorship to teams of scientists and analysts
Represent the program in technical reviews and stakeholder briefings
Qualification
Required
16 years of experience, may have management experience
Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Expertise in environmental data systems, modeling, and/or applied data science
Experience leading technical or scientific teams on complex systems
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred
PhD in a related discipline
Experience with NOAA, AWIPS, or operational forecasting systems
Experience leading AI/ML modernization efforts in production environments
Active/Current Public Trust
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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