Lynker is seeking a Lead Physical Scientist to lead Lynker scientist personnel to support the NCEP Environmental Modeling Center for NESDIS JEDI. 

Duties of the Lead Scientist for NESDIS JEDI will include following:

• Provide coordination of support work, and review and monitor Lynker contractor and subcontractor technical work for overall quality, efficiency, and timeliness, both in technical and administrative areas.
• Lead and support essential research-to-operation investigations to enable continuous development of the coupled forecast systems, including ocean, atmosphere, land, waves, air quality, particulates as appropriate.
• Oversee contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines, and ensuring customer deliverables meet or exceed requirements
• Define and assign tasks according to project needs, and provide appropriate task guidance.
• Monitor task progress and provide regular updates to the Lynker Contract Program Manager and Federal oversight manager. 
• Report task status, project risks or concerns, organizational changes and personnel metrics.
• Assist in preparing for project reviews and other reporting requirements.
• Supervise Lynker contractors
• Train new hires, and provide scientific guidance to team members.

The Lead Scientist selected for NESDIS JEDI should meet the following qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Geophysical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or Mathematics and have at least 10 years of experience in related areas, and 3 years’ experience in project management.
• Experience and Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and software. Experience in project management and coordination.
• Expert knowledge of geophysical science.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of modern programming languages and object-oriented languages, such as FORTRAN90 and Python.
• Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced shell scripting languages and familiar with running complex jobs.
• Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms using MPI, OpenMP, Slurm, LSF, etc.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and version control software, particularly Git/GitHub.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and coordination abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.