1099 consultant · ~80–500 hrs per funded award · $40–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Catastrophe Modeling & Meteorology Lead

Lead our hurricane risk work and keep it grounded in the meteorology and in how accepted catastrophe models actually produce loss.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–500 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Lead the catastrophe modeling and meteorology side of our work, from hazard inputs through modeled loss
Run, review and explain results from accepted hurricane models, and say plainly where they can and cannot be trusted
Check our wind field, storm surge, frequency and vulnerability assumptions against the science and the historical record
Guide our engineers and data scientists so the hazard, exposure and loss pieces fit together correctly
Review findings and written claims before they reach the Government, and stand behind them as the senior expert

Required qualifications

Lead-level experience in catastrophe modeling, with hands-on use of accepted hurricane models such as Verisk (AIR) Touchstone, Moody's RMS RiskLink, KCC RiskInsight, CoreLogic or a public hurricane loss model
Professional depth in meteorology or atmospheric science, especially tropical cyclones, wind fields or storm surge
Experience explaining modeled results, uncertainty and model limitations to reviewers, regulators or decision makers
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, civil or wind engineering, or a related field
Experience preparing or reviewing hurricane model submissions for regulatory or rate-filing acceptance
Work with HURDAT2, NOAA or NHC data, ADCIRC or SLOSH surge modeling, or building vulnerability functions
Insurance, reinsurance, public insurance program or emergency management background

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $40–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–500 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Catastrophe Modeling & Meteorology Lead

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the catastrophe modeling, hurricane meteorology and insured loss estimation work most relevant to this role that you delivered yourself: the project, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $40–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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