NWS Meteorology Subject Matter Expert

Accenture Federal Services
Washington, DC

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced meteorologists who translate complex scientific concepts into functional requirements and collaborate with technical teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced meteorological degrees and 12+ years of operational forecasting experience
    — “Advanced degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field”
  • Individuals who can bridge scientific and technical teams in federal weather application development
    — “Bridge communication between technical teams and operational meteorologists”
  • Professionals familiar with NWS data formats and standards for weather monitoring
    — “Knowledge of NWS operations, procedures, and data standards”

Things to consider

  • Compensation ranges are fixed for specific states, including Washington, DC
    — “The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$119,000—$196,300 USD”
  • This role requires a deep understanding of meteorological data systems and models
    — “Strong understanding of weather models, forecasting techniques, and meteorological data systems”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience translating scientific requirements into technical specifications
    — “Experience translating scientific requirements into technical specifications”
  • Emphasize prior work with NWS data formats like GRIB and NetCDF
    — “Experience with meteorological data formats (GRIB, NetCDF, BUFR)”
  • Showcase ability to validate application features for scientific accuracy
    — “Review and validate application features to ensure scientific accuracy and operational relevance”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Providing expert meteorological knowledge
  • Reviewing and validating application features
  • Collaborating with developers
Typical background
MeteorologyAtmospheric ScienceOperational Meteorology

Skills & requirements

Required

MeteorologyData AnalysisWeather ForecastingData Visualization

Preferred

Weather Application DevelopmentSoftware Development Lifecycle

Stack & domain

MeteorologyAtmospheric ScienceWeather ForecastingWeather ModelsForecasting TechniquesMeteorological Data SystemsNWS OperationsData FormatsVisualizationGeospatial InformationWeather Application DevelopmentSoftware Development LifecycleTechnical SpecificationsEmerging Trends In Meteorological TechnologyData ScienceProviding Expert Meteorological KnowledgeTranslating Complex ConceptsReviewing And Validating Application FeaturesAssisting In Defining Data RequirementsCollaborating With DevelopersEvaluating Application PrototypesContributing To User Acceptance TestingBridging Communication Between Technical Teams And Operational MeteorologistsStrong Communication SkillsCollaborating With Technical And Non-technical Team Members

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The NWS Meteorology Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for providing specialized meteorological expertise to support the design, development, and implementation of weather forecasting and monitoring applications. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert meteorological knowledge and guidance to the software development team

Translate complex meteorological concepts, models, and algorithms into functional requirements

Review and validate application features to ensure scientific accuracy and operational relevance

Assist in defining data requirements and visualization standards for weather information

Collaborate with developers to ensure applications meet operational forecasting needs

Evaluate application prototypes from a meteorological science perspective

Contribute to user acceptance testing with focus on meteorological functionality

Bridge communication between technical teams and operational meteorologists

Here's What You Need:

Advanced degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field

Minimum 12 years' experience in operational meteorology or weather forecasting

Strong understanding of weather models, forecasting techniques, and meteorological data systems

Knowledge of NWS operations, procedures, and data standards

Experience with meteorological data formats (GRIB, NetCDF, BUFR)

Familiarity with visualization of meteorological data and geospatial information

Would Be Nice To Have:

Previous experience with weather application development or enhancement

Understanding of software development lifecycle

Experience translating scientific requirements into technical specifications

Knowledge of emerging trends in meteorological technology and data science

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical team members

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$119,000—$196,300 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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