Hydrology & Modeling Analyst: Forecasting Expert

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PERS retirement

No state income tax

Holidays & leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Colorado River Commission of Nevada is seeking a Hydrology and Modeling Analyst to support analysis of Colorado River data, modeling, and forecasting. The analyst will contribute to water accounting, reservoir operations, and stakeholder engagement in interstate forums.

The role requires deep experience in hydrological modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis, with emphasis on RiverWare-based workflows and defensible forecast methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in hydrological modeling, forecasting, or quantitative analysis.
• Advanced experience in forecasting, scenario analysis, and uncertainty evaluation.
• Experience developing, calibrating, validating, and improving models.
• Strong data analysis skills with large environmental datasets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate model assumptions and integrate new data.
• Apply and improve hydrologic models including RiverWare/CRMMS/CRSS.
• Conduct advanced quantitative analysis of hydrology, drought, and climate variability.
• Support water accounting and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Forecasting

Uncertainty evaluation

Hydrologic modeling

Data analysis

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Colorado River Commission of Nevada is seeking a Hydrology and Modeling Analyst to support analysis of Colorado River data, modeling, and forecasting. The analyst will contribute to water accounting, reservoir operations, and stakeholder engagement in interstate forums.

The role requires deep experience in hydrological modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis, with emphasis on RiverWare-based workflows and defensible forecast methods.