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.
Requirements
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.
