Job Description:
Job Summary
Provide operational weather forecasting and meteorological intelligence to support mission planning, decision-making, and operational readiness. Analyze weather conditions, develop forecasts, monitor environmental hazards, prepare weather products, brief operational personnel, and provide recommendations that support mission execution in a fast-paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyze weather patterns, terrain, climate conditions, and meteorological data to forecast operational weather conditions.
- Develop and deliver weather products, forecasts, and environmental intelligence.
- Monitor hazardous weather conditions and communicate potential operational impacts.
- Produce mission-specific weather forecasts, graphics, reports, and summaries.
- Brief personnel, planners, and leadership on weather conditions and mission impacts.
- Support mission planning and operational decision-making with timely weather analysis.
- Provide technical guidance during severe weather and emergency situations.
- Recommend courses of action based on environmental conditions and forecast data.
- Maintain continuity of operations through accurate reporting and shift handovers.
- Evaluate risks, vulnerabilities, and environmental impacts affecting operations.
- Utilize forecasting software, data systems, and reporting tools.
- Support training, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and operational briefings.
- Work independently in a high-tempo operational environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of professional weather forecasting experience.
- Experience supporting operational or mission-focused environments.
- Strong knowledge of meteorology, weather analysis, and forecasting techniques.
- Experience preparing and presenting weather briefings and reports.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and in high-pressure environments.
- Experience using forecasting software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Active security clearance may be required.
- Military weather forecasting experience preferred.