Technology integrator Science Applications International Corp. has appointed Stephen Ambrose to the newly created role of chief climate scientist.
Ambrose will lead SAIC’s climate program to provide government and industry customers solutions to address some of the most challenging problems facing society.
Ambrose brings more than 40 years of experience working in science and technology at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Interior Department and the private sector.
His experience will guide SAIC’s efforts to support government customers as they advance solutions to deal with the impacts of climate on land, air, sea, wildlife and civilizations worldwide.
“Climate change is one of the grand challenges of our time,” said Bob Genter, president of SAIC Defense and Civilian Sector. “Stephen brings a wealth of experience and expertise to SAIC as we continue to help our customers rise to this challenge with solutions scaled to meet all levels of climate and disaster risk and adaptation.”
Ambrose previously was a senior adviser and program manager at General Dynamics Information Technology. At NOAA, he served as a physical scientist, meteorologist, satellite data operations manager and deputy of NOAA’s archive of satellite data and products. At NASA, he spent 10 years as program manager executive for disasters, homeland security and water resources.