Jobs at NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research

Leads architecture, development, security, and real-time operation of airborne data acquisition and processing systems. Supervises software engineers and data managers, directs embedded Linux and hardware-driver integration, and oversees scientific data quality pipelines and standardized product delivery. Provides field-campaign mission support, system troubleshooting, documentation, user assistance, and cybersecurity compliance for research aircraft operations. Requires occasional domestic and international travel, aircraft flights, irregular deployment hours, and on-call availability.

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.

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.

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.