Amentum is seeking a Meteorological Data Specialist to support the Space Force Range contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform manual surface weather observations in accordance with current Air Force Manual 15-111 standards and supplement the FMQ-19 automated surface observing system
- Operate upper air observing systems to measure upper air parameters of winds, temperature and relative humidity
- Perform quality control on all surface and upper-air data products prior to and after data transmission
- Assist in the performance of instrumentation system acceptance testing and in the development of maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions
- Provide technical direction to other technical personnel as needed
- Perform inventories and internal audits on Government Property under Meteorological Systems responsibility
- Support launch operations
- Assist in conducting Root Cause Analysis on systemic system/equipment problems
- Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- AS degree in meteorology/environmental sciences or equivalent weather forecasting experience
- One year of weather forecasting experience
- One year of manual surface weather observing experience
- Experience using basic surface observing instrumentation such as anemometers, thermometers, barometers, and Kestrels
- Good understanding of surface and upper air observing procedures
- Good understanding of the atmospheric principles that govern surface and upper-air observed phenomena
- Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems, preferred
- Familiarity with GPS-based upper-air equipment and associated data processing, preferred
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress environments
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Possess visual acuity correctable to 20/20
- Ability to visually observe clouds
- Ability to run short distances during balloon releases
- Ability to work outdoors in ex