Everforth ECS is seeking an Atmospheric/Ocean Scientist to work at Stennis Space Center, MS.
This position will be supporting the National Data Buoy Center, (NDBC) and is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS).
NDBC designs, develops, operates, and maintains a network of global data collecting buoys and coastal stations.
NDBC is located in southern Mississippi at the John C. Stennis Space Center, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: MS in Atmospheric Physical, Physical Oceanography, or other earth science.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
- 2 years experience in analyzing meteorological and oceanographic observations (e.g. winds, atmospheric pressure, temperatures, currents, waves) in the marine environment and identifying observational errors of all types.
- Understands, interprets and describes physical ocean data gathered by in-situ observing stations, satellites.
- Understands the relationships of numerical atmospheric and ocean products to observational data.
- Experience with Matlab and/or other scientific programming and analysis tools.
- Experience with connecting and engaging with customers to improve customer experience.
- Must be well organized with a specific focus on the details.
- Must be able to effectively communicate specialized information orally and in writing.
Skills Required
- MS in Atmospheric Physical, Physical Oceanography, or other earth science
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- 2 years experience analyzing meteorological and oceanographic observations (winds, pressure, temperatures, currents, waves) and identifying observational errors
- Understand, interpret and describe physical ocean data gathered by in-situ observing stations and satellites
- Understand relationships of numerical atmospheric and ocean products to observational data
- Experience with Matlab and/or other scientific programming and analysis tools
- Experience connecting and engaging with customers to improve customer experience
- Well organized with a specific focus on details
- Able to effectively communicate specialized information orally and in writing
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
