AccuWeather's leadership in forecast accuracy and project management needs to be advanced by comparing AccuWeather forecasts against other sources, identifying trends and deviations, and delivering insights that drive operational improvement and business differentiation.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL; experience with tools like Pandas, NumPy, and visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau).
- Understanding weather data formats and forecast models is highly desirable.
- 2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably involving large-scale, time-series or geospatial data a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collect, normalize, and analyze forecast data from AccuWeather and other sources across various geographies and timeframes.
- Develop and maintain metrics dashboards and automated reporting that reflect forecast accuracy, bias, timeliness, and reliability.
- Work with team members and Manager, Forecasting Technology on firm process and tools to complete tasks and report
- Produce actionable insights that inform continuous improvement of AccuWeather's operational forecasts. Develop them into Proof of Performance documents that showcase AccuWeather's Superior Accuracy™
- Assist in the design and refinement of forecast evaluation tools, including visualization interfaces and comparative analytics.
- Support internal and external communication of AccuWeather's forecast superiority using data-driven evidence.
- Working with the Sr. Director, Strategic Projects, assist with project management and specification writing on an as-needed basis.
Other
- Must be willing to work on Saturday and Sunday, sometimes in the evening, to ensure needed data is captured and properly verified and reported on in a timely manner.
- There will be times when the candidate is asked to help during the week for vacation or sickness coverage.
- There is also the possibility that the position grows into opportunities for additional routine hours during the week.
- Strong analytical thinking and communication skills—able to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Ability to multi-task while staying detail oriented
- Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing, and ability to maintain a style, format, and philosophy as set forth by AccuWeather.
