Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is looking for a Weather Forecaster I to work in USAFA Colorado Spring, CO. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Weather support at USAFA is a unique and very challenging endeavor. The weather station supports the fourth busiest airfield in DoD, the youngest pilots in the Air Force, an NCAA Division I institution, and activities and events associated with a military academy.

Forecasters can expect to be frequently challenged by impactful weather events on highly weather sensitive glider, parachute and powered flight operations, often with poorly performing model guidance. Therefore, favored candidates will possess well developed abductive reasoning skills, can readily integrate probabilistic concepts and analyses into forecast processes. Additionally, experience with mountain meteorology is preferred.

The weather forecaster collects, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets meteorological and climatological data to predict weather impacts on client unit missions, activities, personnel and equipment in a fast paced, high product volume environment.

They will produce timely, accurate, and cogent weather products, often under pressure, while adhering to rigid deadlines without assistance or supervision.

During garrison and/or off-station support the forecaster must effectively communicate actionable recommendations and advice regarding highly changeable weather impacts to client unit leadership for any geographical area at any time utilizing extensive METWATCH techniques.

They will help develop and apply meteorological techniques and tools that directly support and improve weather station operations.

Disseminates meteorological information to include, but not limited to, weather warnings, watches and advisories, mission weather products and observations. To this end the forecaster must possess proficient knowledge of all weather observation and forecast product methods, techniques, procedures and coding practices without assistance or supervision.

The forecaster will perform on-the-spot quality control on all weather products to ensure compliance with accuracy, timeliness and policy requirements.

The forecaster will perform public speaking in the form of mass briefings, teaching modules to lay audiences, and radio broadcasts of weather information.

Out-of-station visits are provided to client units as a means of integrating weather personnel into supported agency processes and procedures.

Work Environment:

The selected candidate will work both solo and as part of a team in an office atmosphere. The workload will vary and may be stressful at times when inclement weather is present. The candidate can expect irregular work hours to consist of days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional 12-hour shifts. Due to the nature of the position, the candidate can expect to be exposed to the weather elements on a regular basis. Meals are taken in conjunction with the shift and candidates will have access to a refrigerator, microwave, and limited vending machines.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Air Force Weather Stations.

Must have graduated from Air Force Weather forecasting program.

BS/BA preferred, not required.

Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

BS/BA preferred, but not required.

Highly skilled in weather product analysis.

Can work effectively without assistance or supervision.

Highly effective communicator and public speaker.

Highly skilled at independent decision making.

Proficient with Air Force weather dissemination systems.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products, skill with Excel a plus.

Pay Range

$31.69 per hour

Benefits

CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal system support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).