$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Chemistry, Climatology, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Earth Sciences, Ecosystems, Environmental Communications, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Federal Government, Forecasting, Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Knowledge Base, Mail Processing, Meteorology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oceanography, Physics, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Research Skills, Risk Management, Small Business, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Presentation, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Silver Spring, MD(remote)
Location: Silver Spring, MD / Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: Level II - $75K 100K
Level III - $100K-120K
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
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Overview
NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that sustain our planet, Working in partnership with other organizational units of NOAA, OAR provides better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth, OAR provides unbiased science to better manage the environment, nationally and globally, OAR advances climate, weather and water, ecosystem, and mission service program goals. Within OAR, the Climate Program Office (CPO) manages competitive research programs in which NOAA funds high-priority climate science, decision-support research, outreach, education, and capacity-building activities designed to advance our understanding of Earth's climate system, and to foster the application of this knowledge in risk management and resilience efforts.
IBSS is seeking highly motivated applicants to provide Scientific and Program Operations Services (POS) to CPO. These positions will execute programmatic tasks, conduct research, identify gaps in knowledge bases, and clearly communicate current and future environmental hazards and risks, as well as opportunities for applying knowledge to enhance resilience. Work will include the development of, and contributions to, knowledge bases at community, state, regional, national, and international levels, covering the following CPO divisions and programs:
- CPO Director's Office
- Earth System Science and Modeling (ESSM) Division
- Atmospheric Chemistry, Carbon Cycle and Climate (AC4)
- Modeling, Analysis, Predictions and Projections (MAPP)
- Climate Observations and Monitoring (COM)
- National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division
- Adaptation Sciences (AdSci)
- Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
Role Summary:
This Position is contingent upon contract award
Professionals in this role provide mid-to-senior level technical, analytical, and scientific support across Climate Program Office (CPO) divisions such as Earth ESSM, AC4, MAPP, and COM. They serve as authoritative climate experts who guide high-level scientific strategy, formulate research initiatives, and translate complex Earth system research into actionable NOAA priorities. They are also responsible for identifying gaps in knowledge bases and clearly communicating environmental hazards and risks.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide authoritative climate expertise and high-level strategy in program execution, helping to formulate new research initiatives and navigate complex policy landscapes
- Coordinate and facilitate the scientific proposal review process (including mail and panel reviews) for grant funding competitions
- Analyze, synthesize, and track funded research projects (such as RISA/CAP) to identify project accomplishments, evaluate scalability, and find opportunities for cross-regional connections
- Draft scientific communications, technical reports, briefing sheets, and presentations summarizing major research accomplishments for internal and external audiences
- Identify strategies for program effectiveness and manage advanced scientific task forces, such as the Drought Task Force and Model Diagnostics Task Force
- Enhance scientific engagement and initiate collaborative plans across NOAA Line Offices, federal agencies, and international partners (e.g., coordinating One Health experts with the CDC and USDA)
Required Experience: For Level II: More than 5 years and up to 10 years of relevant experience
For Level III: More than 10 years and up to 15 years of relevant experience of relevant experience in fields such as Atmospheric Sciences, Climatology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, Chemistry, or related Earth System sciences. Degrees from an accredited institution may be cumulatively substituted for experience.
Preferred Credentials: PhD degree in a relevant field; comprehensive knowledge of and strong relationship with the research community in CPO interested fields; prior experience working at CPO or a similar agency.
General Qualifications (Applicable to all roles)
All positions must possess the following general skills and characteristics:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), Google Workspace (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- A highly motivated, energetic, and professional demeanor, with the ability to interface with senior, influential, international officials.
- Strong foundation in ethical behavior, sound business judgment, and thorough research capabilities.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
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IBSS Corporation
Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, IBSS is a certified women-owned small business specializing in Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT Services; Oceans, Coasts, Climate, and Weather Services; and Professional Services. For more than 20 years, IBSS has been supporting federal and commercial customers. Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensure we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. We apply our services, certified ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI, to deliver impactful consulting services to our clients.