Climate Support Scientist II & III

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), 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., * 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., 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.

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, 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.

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.