JOB OPENING: Federal Physical Scientist at NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA/SWPC)
The Space Weather Prediction Center seeks to hire a full-time GS-13/14 to lead the Space Weather Prediction Testbed. As the Testbed Program Lead you will:
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Be responsible for overseeing the transfer of new and emerging scientific technologies, techniques, and data from the research community into space weather operations with a particular focus on capabilities at Readiness Levels (RL) 5 to 6, the proving ground validation and testbed demonstration phase. Support decisions regarding which capabilities advance in RL.
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Organize Space Weather Prediction Testbed exercises wherein researchers, model developers, forecasters, and end-users come together to test emerging concepts and new technologies for improving space weather prediction.
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Work with the science community to enhance understanding of space weather and space weather products and services, as well as improve the process of Research-to-Operations (R2O) transitions. Collaborate with NASA on the Space Weather Operations-to-Research (O2R) grants program in support of space weather operations, and participate in decisions as to which capabilities advance to the proving ground validation and demonstration phase.
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Work with SWPC’s space weather forecast office and external customers to identify their needs and associated technical requirements. Promote improved use of space weather information to ensure safe, efficient, and appropriate actions by space weather customers during enhanced space weather activity.
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Coordinate with the Space Weather Proving Grounds and other NOAA Testbeds. Participate in NOAA Testbed and Proving Ground coordination activities. Refine and continually improve Space Weather Prediction Testbed experiments and exercises at SWPC.
Applications are through USAJobs and the vacancy announcement can be found at www.usajobs.gov/job/741106600. The position will be open for applications from August 8 through August 22. All interested are encouraged to apply.