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# Slalom Flex - Climate Scientist

- **Company:** Slalom, LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $183,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59290882-slalom-flex-climate-scientist

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
 * 3-5 years of experience
 * Knowledge of computer science principles to implement or modify application software along with data management techniques
 * Proficiency in languages relevant for data analysis, modeling, and machine learning.
 * Experience working with climate and weather models and datasets, and downscaling techniques.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights.
 * A collaborative mindset, ability to operate in a dynamic fast paced environment, and a passion for using data to drive climate and weather resilience and public safety.

## Description

Design and implement scientific studies and experiments to collect and analyze data related to the earth's climate for application in utility specific strategies and policies

 * Develop and apply statistical and machine learning models to analyze historical and projected climate and weather data to inform asset hardening, vegetation management, and PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) planning, with a focus on wildfire risk, extreme heat and wind events.
 * Stay current on climate science, modeling techniques, and regulatory developments affecting utility climate risk management; apply changes to weather forecast models where appropriate.
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Develop and maintain high-performance data pipelines, integratinga wide range of meteorological data, and implement best practices in data management
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Manage the utility's meteorology related computing programs, including partnering with IT to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, monitor server health, and manage software upgrades
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Develop and implement software upgrades to increase accuracy of weather forecast models.
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Develop climate-related policies and strategies for the utility, collaboratingwith meteorologists, engineers, emergency planners, and external partners to integrate climate and weather insights into operational, strategic, and emergency planning.
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Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift-based overtime or on-call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.

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