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# Climate Support Scientist II & III

- **Company:** IBSS Corp.
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Health Information Systems (HIS), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Gsuite
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=71913b3107fa287e

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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


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