Jobs at NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

Leads computational Earth system science research supporting coupled ocean and sea ice data assimilation for NOAA’s Global Forecasting System. Develops numerical methods, scalable scientific software, and high-performance computing frameworks; validates large-scale simulations; integrates marine observations; and assesses forecast impacts. Leads multidisciplinary teams, mentors scientists, contributes to publications and proposals, coordinates with federal stakeholders, and guides operational transition of new capabilities into GFS.

Leads financial reporting, business intelligence, data modeling, and analytics support using Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning. Designs and configures reports, dashboards, data structures, and governance standards; troubleshoots applications and integrations; coordinates testing, documentation, training, and process improvements. Supervises staff and facilitates cross-functional finance working groups supporting budgeting, forecasting, sponsored awards, and financial analysis.

Manages multidisciplinary research and development projects involving infrastructure, instrumentation, scientific programs, and technical systems. Oversees scope, schedules, budgets, risks, requirements, performance metrics, deliverables, and change control. Coordinates internal teams, federal agencies, sponsors, and other stakeholders while applying predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies. Develops project plans, status reports, communications, mitigation strategies, and process improvements within the PMO.

The Science Writer develops compelling stories about atmospheric and Earth system science for public, media, policymaker, funder, and other audiences. Responsibilities include cultivating scientist relationships, identifying newsworthy research, writing and editing communications materials, creating multimedia content, consulting with external-facing teams, and training scientists in effective communications and media engagement.

Postdoctoral fellowship conducting independent or collaborative climate and global change research across physical, social, or integrated sciences. Fellows advance Earth system understanding through modeling, observations, data assimilation, and interdisciplinary study; publish and present results, participate in professional development, networking, and host-institution mentoring over a two-year term performed at a U.S. host institution.

Manages federal award portfolios across contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants. Responsibilities include post-award financial administration, expense monitoring, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, proposal budget development, sponsor relations, compliance analysis, risk escalation, and financial metrics. The role ensures adherence to federal requirements, OMB Uniform Guidance, cost principles, and UCAR policies while supporting CPAESS leadership and documenting business processes.