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GST is seeking a Program Manager for the STI/SDE Team provides specialized support in Service Delivery Evaluation (SDE), focusing on social science research, user engagement, and transitioning SDE projects into operations. This role involves designing and executing SDE projects, data analysis, stakeholder management, and presenting findings to improve weather service delivery, with an emphasis on end-user feedback and operational readiness.

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Primary Duties:

• Provide general coordination, support, and execution of SDE projects; manage relationships with end users, operational personnel, and interagency working groups; plan meetings; mentor interns; present project findings; assist with research proposal reviews; and complete administrative duties.
• Initiate research projects with appropriate methodologies, collect primary and secondary data, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and draft findings in plain language for general audiences.
• Coordinate preparation of quad charts, briefing materials, and presentations to communicate program status to NOAA and NWS management.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate regular and annual meetings, and generate meeting minutes for SDE projects.
• Assess SDE research quality for operational transition, prepare operational readiness slides, and support outreach to forecasters and stakeholders using expertise in service delivery and numerical prediction.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• M.S. degree from an accredited college or university in Meteorology or a related physical science.
• At least east 10-15 years of work experience in mid-level scientific, technical, and programmatic services.
• Background and knowledge in research and/or systems engineering initiatives related to weather forecasting, numerical weather modeling, or similar.
• Experience with development of documentation, budgets, and programmatic assessments within government or military environments.
• Expertise in Smartsheet, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.