1099 consultant · ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award · $40–$95/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Delft-FEWS / CHPS Configuration Engineer

Lead the configuration work that keeps an operational river forecasting system running cleanly, from data imports and model adapters to the displays forecasters rely on every day.

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. ~200–1,000 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Build, review and maintain Delft-FEWS configuration: regions, workflows, import and export modules, model adapters, displays and IdMaps
Bring real River Forecast Center experience to how CHPS is actually used on shift, and tell us where a change would break operations
Test new FEWS releases and beta builds against operational configurations, and write up what changed, what broke and what to do about it
Lead configuration decisions for the team and keep the work documented, versioned and easy to hand off

Required qualifications

Hands-on Delft-FEWS configuration experience in an operational or near-operational setting
Operational River Forecast Center CHPS experience, as a forecaster, hydrologist, developer or configuration lead
Experience testing FEWS releases or beta builds and reporting issues back to the development team
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

Experience migrating or upgrading CHPS or FEWS configurations across major versions
Familiarity with the hydrologic and hydraulic models run inside FEWS, such as SAC-SMA, SNOW-17, unit hydrograph, routing models or HEC-RAS
Scripting for configuration and data work in Python, Java, XML tooling or shell
Experience leading a small configuration or forecast systems team

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $40–$95 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–1,000 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 — Delft-FEWS / CHPS Configuration Engineer

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 Delft-FEWS or CHPS project most like this role: the forecast center or system, what you configured or tested, a problem you caught or fixed before it hit operations, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $40–$95 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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