**Description** SAIC is looking for a candidate to assist NCEP/EMC in developing land surface and lake models for the Unified Forecast System (UFS). The UFS is a comprehensive earth system model encompassing atmosphere, land, ocean, ice, wave, and aerosol components. It is adaptable for various operational and research applications across different temporal and spatial scales. The candidate will focus on developing and integrating lake models within the NOAA UFS. This position is based at the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) in College Park, MD. **Responsibilities** The candidate will carry out their duties independently, collaboratively, and with initiative, employing innovative methods in their primary work areas. They will work as part of a team and engage with the community to develop and enhance land surface and lake modeling, as well as support the transition to operational use. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** A Master’s Degree or higher in atmospheric science, geophysical science, or a related physical science is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: **Required:** ● Advanced experience in lake and/or earth system modeling. ● Advanced skill in modern programming languages, such as FORTRAN90 and Python. ● Advanced skill of high performing Computing on various platforms using MPI, OpenMP, Slurm, LSF, etc. ● Knowledge of modern software development practices and version control software, in particular Git/GitHub/Gitflow. ● Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced shell scripting languages and familiar with running complex jobs. **Desired:** ● Experience with one or more lake models and the UFS system and its applications. ● Experience in either land surface/lake or meteorological forecast model evaluation and data post-processing. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team environment and communicate effectively, with strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify (please indicate in your cover letter). Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2413476 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability