What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weather Forecaster position at INCATech LLC?
WEATHER FORECASTER
Locations: Shaw AFB, Whiteman AFB, Ellsworth AFB
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret / SCI
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide 24/7 weather forecasting support to real-time global combat operations.
- Train government personnel on unit-specific weather product development.
- Use proper procedures for providing weather services, including oversight of trainees.
- Analyze climatic regimes, weather systems, terrain, and forecasts to support operational decisions.
- Produce and present weather analysis and forecasts for aircrews and leadership (WAR/O&I briefs).
- Deliver mission execution forecasts (MEFs) covering takeoff, enroute, destination, and refueling tracks.
- Track hazardous weather in near-real time (e.g., icing, thunderstorms).
- Use tactical software (e.g., CAVOK) to generate mission weather inputs.
- Brief aircrews on Area of Responsibility (AOR) weather before flights or as required.
- Provide operational guidance under high-stress/severe weather conditions.
- Make real-time recommendations to DoD personnel during emergency situations.
- Modify centralized forecasts to reflect mission-specific weather conditions.
- Maintain pass-down logs for shift continuity.
- Support secure forecasting in compliance with COMSEC, OPSEC, and COMPUSEC.
- Attend required Meteorological Conferences (MetCon).
- Coordinate coverage with 25 ATKG weather offices (co-located and remote).
- Maintain proficiency in assigned duties and software platforms.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations to other weather forecasters.
REQUIRMENTS
Qualifications
Related Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years experience as a certified weather forecaster supporting DoD operations.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with: AFW-WEBS, Mark IV-B, and CAVOK (or similar tactical weather systems).
- Knowledge of:
- Military meteorology and forecasting principles.
- Security protocols for COMSEC, OPSEC, COMPUSEC.
- Air Force Weather (AFW) Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP).
- Air Force Weather Knowledge Center’s advanced distributed learning.
- Project management and IT-related analysis in support of operations.
Preferred:
- Experience briefing senior leadership and aircrews in operational environments.
- Ability to work independently under high-stress, combat-operational conditions.
- Experience with high-side (classified) weather systems and data handling.
About INCATech LLC
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc.
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc.
INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
