RAF Scientist VI - Casual

Overview

Continuity of RAF's airborne radiometer and Microwave Temperature Profiler (MTP) measurement capabilities, plus structured knowledge transfer to a future permanent hire. The role focuses on calibration oversight, data processing and quality control, payload/science advising, and mentoring, largely separable from field‑intensive duties in the standard Scientist VI profile.

Visa Sponsored Job:
No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Job Location:

Broomfield, Colorado

Position Type & Term:
Part time, Casual

Compensation: $55.63 - $76.49 per hour (final salary based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role)

Final date to receive applications: 11:59:59 pm MDT Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

• Lead, design, and execute significant scientific initiatives addressing complex, emerging, or critical challenges with broad strategic relevance in a specialized or interdisciplinary domain.
• Develop and apply innovative theories, models, tools, or methodologies to advance scientific understanding and enable new applications or pathways for impact.
• Direct large‑scale, high‑impact research and innovation portfolios, including multi‑institutional, cross‑sector, or interdisciplinary efforts, ensuring long‑term strategic alignment, coordination, and results.
• Identify and advance transformative opportunities through strategic planning and programmatic innovation aligned with organizational, stakeholder, and sponsor priorities.
• Represent the organization as a recognized expert, influencing national or international policy, external partnerships, and high‑level collaborations across government, industry, and academia.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of creativity, inclusion, teamwork, and technical excellence across large teams or multi‑project efforts.
• Lead or co‑lead high‑impact outputs such as publications, reports, technical documentation, data sets, proposals, invited plenary presentations, technical tools/frameworks, or assessments that shape policy, practice, or scientific advancement.
• Shape organizational direction through leadership of strategic planning, policy development, and scientific visioning, contributing to organization‑wide innovation and impact.
• Lead the development of complex products, tools, instruments and/or technologies for projects and programs that have significant impact within the discipline.

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 14 years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 10 years related experience, or a PhD in a scientific discipline and 6 years related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.

Demonstrated expertise in a scientific area, with broad understanding of related fields, enabling integration of knowledge to resolve unique challenges.

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative scientific theories, applied methodologies, or frameworks that enhance understanding and introduce new research or application areas.

• Leadership of large‑scale, complex scientific or technical programs, including strategic planning, coordination of interdisciplinary teams, and alignment with mission‑critical objectives.
• Mentoring skills to support development of senior scientific talent and foster inclusive, high‑performing teams and psychologically safe environments.
• Advanced communication skills for engaging expert, sponsor, and general audiences through compelling publications, reports, and briefings.
• Recognized contributor to national or international science efforts, including participation in panels, advisory boards, or policy‑shaping initiatives.
• Ability to translate scientific findings into impactful applications, solutions, or policy‑relevant outputs in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Guidance of strategic scientific initiatives that influence organizational priorities and shape broader scientific, technological, or policy landscapes.

• Hands‑on experience operating, calibrating, and processing data from airborne radiometers and the MTP.
• Familiarity with RAF's nimbus data acquisition system and…