Career Opportunities

Position Title: Assistant Director for Penn States Weather and Climate Risk Mitigation Program
Company: Department of Meteorology at The Pennsylvania State University
Location (City, State, Country): University Park, PA USA

Summary: The Department of Meteorology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full time non-tenured faculty position focused on professional education in the area of Weather and Climate Risk Mitigation. This is a one-year, fixed-term position with excellent possibility of re-funding.

Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Requirements include a minimum of a Master’s degree in Meteorology, Environmental Science, or Business-related disciplines, with expertise in the mitigation of weather uncertainties in either the public or private sectors. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a broad understanding of weather risk management problems and applications.

We seek an individual with the ability to serve as Assistant Director for Penn State’s online professional education program in Weather and Climate Risk. The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Weather and Climate Risk Mitigation is a new online program initiative of the Penn State Department of Meteorology, a recognized leader in meteorology education throughout the world. Following the highly successful online Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting, the Meteorology Department is developing an international program of study for professionals who are faced with decisions involving risk from weather and/or climate impacts. This program is designed to address the emerging needs of numerous corporate and government sectors that are looking to minimize fiscal and political liabilities through the mitigation of risk while capitalizing on opportunities presented by the inherent uncertainties associated with weather and climate prediction.

As Assistant Director, you will be expected to provide program leadership, provide subject matter expertise in online course development, and teach online classes in risk analysis and mitigation. Opportunities for a successful applicant may include working with private and public sector partners on additional professional education projects. Experience in weather and climate risk analysis and mitigation across multiple sectors (energy, transportation, agriculture, logistics, etc.) is desired. A willingness to augment your existing knowledge with new case studies, approaches, etc., is a must. Teaching responsibilities will initially focus on topics such as: the science of risk and risk analysis in an environmental setting, the development of risk mitigation strategies, and communicating risk and mitigation strategies to decision-makers. However, future offerings in the applicant’s area of specialization or interest are anticipated. We are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as in a collaborative team-based environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, are essential.

This position will be located at the University Park campus, within the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, and will be appointed to the Department of Meteorology.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

Contact Information:

Naomi Tatum
Human Resources Generalist, Recruitment
528 James M. Elliott
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: 814.863.4607
Email: nzt114@psu.edu

Position Title: Web Developer/Web Designer
Company: MDA Information Systems
Location (City, State, Country): Gaithersburg, MD USA
Summary: The Web Designer/Developerwill join our growing programming team to enhance MDA’s web-based weather data services. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining web applications. This position requires a highly-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced, real-time, client-driven environment.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain and extend MDA’s client dashboard that serves as the platform for all MDA Weather web applications and products.
Front-end web development of plugins for the dashboard.
Provide mock-ups and prototypes of web services based on collaboration with project managers, back-end developers, and client feedback.

Required Qualifications:

Extensive experience developing complex data-driven web applications with HTML, JavaScript (including libraries such as jQuery), and CSS (tableless layouts).
Extensive experience with object-oriented Design Patterns and the Java programming language.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CS and related graphic design tools.
Demonstrated ability to display complex numerical and textual data in a simple, client-friendly format using common web constructs such as tables and graphs.
Expert understanding of W3C standards as well as browser-specific bugs and variations, including IE, Firefox, and Chrome. Understanding of browser display differences on different platforms.
Must be able to develop on a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl) platform.
Ability to ingest, process, and disseminate various large numeric datasets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet client-driven deadlines.
Ability to function independently and work effectively within a small team.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com
For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com

Position Title: European Business Development Manager
Company: MDA Information Systems
Location (City, State, Country): Oxfordshire United Kingdom
Summary: MDA Information Systems, Inc., is seeking a European Business Development Manager

Essential Job Functions

Lead effort to develop and grow MDA Weather business in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine and Middle East.
Market and sell ag, energy, data and renewable services.
Provide market intelligence
Recommend new products
Provide focal point for client relations

Required Qualifications

Successful business development background.
5 years marketing and sales experience.
Knowledge of our industries
Degree in Meteorology
Must be a self starter
Sharp time management skills
Coordination with key HQ staff
Partial travel required

For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com

Position Title: Meteorological Applications Developer
Company: MDA Information Systems
Location (City, State, Country): Gaithersburg, MD USA

Summary: The Meteorological Applications Developer supports product development activities for MDA’s weather services. The position is responsible for developing value-added weather products from a multitude of meteorological data sources. This position requires a highly-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced, real-time, client-driven environment.

Essential Job Functions

Write code to facilitate new product development and existing product maintenance.
Work with large datasets including meteorological station reports, textual data products, radar, satellite, and gridded model data.
Contribute creative solutions to enhance value and improve efficiency in products.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in Perl.
Experience creating database-driven applications (SQL, DBI).
Experience programming on a Linux platform (RHEL).
Ability to ingest, process, and disseminate various large numeric datasets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet client-driven deadlines.
Ability to function independently and work effectively within a small team.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must be able to provide code samples.

Desired Qualifications

Experience programming in C, shell scripting, PHP, HTML and/or JavaScript.
Understanding of functional and object-oriented programming.
Ability to perform statistical analyses.

Education Requirements

B.S. in computer science with coursework or experience in the physical sciences. Candidates with a physical science degree and demonstrated software development experience will be equally considered.
U.S. Citizenship is required, along with eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com

Position Title: Software Developer
Company: MDA Information Systems
Location (City, State, Country): Northern, VA USA
Clearance required: TS/SCI

Summary: MDA Information Systems, Inc., is seeking a Software Developer

General Summary

Full-time customer-site position providing support in the development of software systems for Intelligence Analysis.
Location: Northern Virginia

Essential Job Functions

Participate in all facets of the Software Development Life Cycle
Perform analysis, design requirements, construct technical solutions, develop project plans, perform unit and integration testing, document systems, and train users
Enhance existing systems through development
Work closely with users to identify requirements and translate them into technical designs
Participate in code reviews
Perform other related duties as assigned

For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com

Position Title: Director, National Security Business Development
Company: MDA Information Systems
Location (City, State, Country): Gaithersburg, MD USA
Clearance required: TS/SCI

Summary: The Director, National Security Business Development will be responsible for generating business opportunities and sales within the national security domain. This position reports to the Vice President, Business Development and Government Relations and works directly with senior management at MDA Information Systems, Inc. (ISI).

Essential Job Functions

Identify and pursue business opportunities in the national security sector
Build key customer relationships
Negotiate and close sales and business deals
Work with VP of Business Development and Government Relations and management team to develop long term business development strategies
Assist in development of National Security Business strategic plan
Manage/Contribute to corporate sales funnel
Track government business opportunities through public (eg FedBizOpps) and other means
Manage or assist in proposal development
Deliver presentations (oral or written)
Assist in development of marketing plans
Additional duties as assigned
Proven business development success and revenue generation within the US national security market
Knowledge of US Government business environment including policy, budget, contracting, and protocol
Knowledge of geospatial technology, products and services
Experience in the SIGINT AND IMINT communities
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
Ability to create, maintain and leverage working relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent presentation and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office
Proficiency with Salesforce.com and/or other CRM tools

Education and Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in business development or sales for US Department of Defense/Intelligence Community

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Travel Requirements

Significant local travel required
Routine non-local travel to customer sites and industry conferences

For more information: https://www.mdaus.com/careers
Contact Person: Ila Stitely Corporate Recruiter
Contact email/phone: 240-833-8259 ila.stitely@mdaus.com