Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced organization leader that is an entrepreneurial, highly driven, demonstrated meteorology expert with a well-rounded skill set and breadth of operational and administrative experience, thick skin, highly confident, and self-motivated professional whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional meteorologists.

This job is in the United States, with strong focus on leadership and business-building in the Northeast US. A qualified candidate will reside in the United States (ideally in the Northeast US) and be intimately familiar with, operationally (and demonstrably) experienced with an extensive range weather conditions, including tropical cyclones, flood events, storm surge, hail, thunderstorms, downbursts, squall lines, blizzards, snow, ice, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, and alike, as well as a deep understanding of North America and global weather patterns and have a working familiarity with global geography, customs, and culture. This job will require frequent interaction and collaboration with experts in other professions.

The candidate must be a team leader and have a proven track record of performing high-quality work with little supervision, “taking the bull by the horns”, effectively launching and growing business initiatives, leading team members, producing and maintaining accurate budgets, and be able to communicate confidently and effectively in critical situations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (physics/calculus‑based program preferred). Advanced study in business (MBA, leadership, management certificate) is a strong plus.
• An active Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.
• 10+ years of operational meteorology with demonstrated growth in scope and leadership. 
• 3+ years leading, managing, and mentoring team members.
• Significant operational experience in at least five (5) of the following domains: 
• Tropical Cyclones (including accompanying severe weather, such as tornadoes and flooding/storm surge)
• Severe Thunderstorms (Hail/Wind/Tornadoes)
• Non-Convective Windstorms
• Mountain Meteorology
• Energy Meteorology (including Renewable Energy)
• Wildfire Weather
• Winter Weather (Snow/Ice)
• Heavy Rainfall and/or Flooding
• Marine Meteorology
• Aviation Meteorology
• Air Quality Meteorology
• Exceptional technical writing skills with a record of high‑quality scientific reports/publications
• Driver’s License (only for positions that require travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency in the Northeast United States

• Prior forensic meteorology experience, investigative research, and/or authored publications pertaining to weather events impacting to the insurance industry, such as severe convective storms, tropical cyclones, flooding/rainfall, or similar. 

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, the scope of the role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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