Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment.

Responsibilities or duties

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain weather monitoring instruments and automated observation systems.
• Prepare and disseminate routine and special weather reports in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
• Assist in forecasting support by compiling observational data and identifying weather patterns.
• Monitor severe weather conditions and provide timely alerts to operational personnel.
• Maintain accurate logs, digital records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, aviation, and operational teams to ensure weather data accuracy and mission readiness.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• At least two (2) years of experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, or weather observation.
• Must have two (2) years of experience working with the AN and FPS-081 SWR, ASOS, 3140 Manual, METOC ops, and UMQ-5.
• Must be trained and certified per NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System for supporting the Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR).
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in meteorology preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Familiarity with meteorological instruments, automated weather systems, and data analysis tools.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain weather monitoring instruments and automated observation systems.
• Prepare and disseminate routine and special weather reports in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
• Assist in forecasting support by compiling observational data and identifying weather patterns.
• Monitor severe weather conditions and provide timely alerts to operational personnel.
• Maintain accurate logs, digital records, and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, aviation, and operational teams to ensure weather data accuracy and mission readiness.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric science
• Weather observation
• AN and FPS-081 SWR operation
• ASOS operation
• 3140 Manual operation
• METOC ops
• UMQ-5 operation
• NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System
• Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR) support
• Instrument calibration
• Automated observation system maintenance
• Weather report preparation and dissemination
• Data compilation
• Weather pattern identification
• Severe weather monitoring
• Alert provision
• Log maintenance
• Digital record keeping
• Equipment maintenance documentation
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently

• At least two (2) years of experience in meteorology, atmospheric science, or weather observation.
• Two (2) years of experience working with the AN and FPS-081 SWR, ASOS, 3140 Manual, METOC ops, and UMQ-5.
• Trained and certified per NAVMETOCCOMINST3140.1 US Navy METOC Support System for supporting the Weather Radar System (AN and FPS-081 SWR).
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in meteorology preferred.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Passport valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce (Preferred).
• Familiarity with meteorological instruments, automated weather systems, and data analysis tools (Preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (Preferred).