Applied Meteorologist IV Position Available In Centre, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 6610503About AccuWeatherAccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world,has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital platforms.

AccuWeather.comis the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications – Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

Position SummaryAt AccuWeather, we are at the center of innovation, combining meteorological and atmospheric sciences with cutting-edge AI to develop groundbreaking weather-related products and services. We are seeking a highly skilled Applied Meteorologist IV to join our dynamic and intelligent Data Science team. By joining AccuWeather, you will bring your unique perspectives and contribute to those efforts.

In this role, you can expect to work on:

Collaborate with our team of data teams to guidemeteorological modeling frameworks and data pipelines by integrating advanced atmospheric science principles and research findingsDesign and develop innovative approaches for weather analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and scalability in operational environmentsApply your meteorological expertise to various weather predictions, acting as a partner with our Data Scientists and ML EngineersActively contribute and take initiative with the team’s daily operations, effectively communicating progress and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersTake on team lead responsibilities by guiding and mentoring team members, fostering a collaborating environment and ensuring successful execution of team initiativesJob ResponsibilitiesDevelop and refine meteorological datasets and models leveraging AccuWeather’s extensive data archives to better predict weather phenomena including severe weather from lightning occurrence to hail swaths and convective windAnalyze and interpret results to inform data teams of improvements, ensuring high accuracy and reliabilityPresent findings to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the why behind the analysis and how it benefits AccuWeather and AccuWeather data usersSupport data operations and data engineering on feature extraction, transformation and loading (ETL) from various sources, optimizing for efficiency and meteorological consistencyLead cross-departmental initiatives that provide insights to support a diverse range of business applications across different industry sectors, such as retail, advertising, energy, etc.

Mentor and guide other Applied Meteorologists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environmentContribute to the advancement of atmospheric sciences through thorough research, publications, and participations in conference Job Qualifications5+ years of experience in applying advanced meteorological algorithms, models, or similar technologies to support a wide range of weather-impacted applicationsProven track record of managing and executing large-scale meteorological projectsExpert-level proficiency in meteorological datasets and data analysis including data mining, data transformation, and data verification, with significant experience in utilizing sensing and remote sensing data such as radar, satellite, and other observational data sourceAdvanced knowledge or programming languages (Python, SQL, C++) for sophisticated analysis and model implementationFamiliarity with big data technologies (Spark preferred) to hand and analyze large datasets efficientlyProven abilities to translate complex business requirements into innovative and effective weather-data-driven solutionsExceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex concepts to non-experts clearly and effectivelyStrong presentation skills to articulate findings and insights to senior management and external stakeholders

Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.

A collaborative work environmentAccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal-opportunity employer. If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization’s success.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran orientation, or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status or any other legally protected categories under local, state of federal laws. We believe a culture of diversity and inclusion provides unique perspectives that help make the workplace more innovative, engaging and profitable.