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Meteorologist
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Meteorologist, located at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Range Operations Contract.
The Meteorologist will work with the Wallops Weather Office Team and will be responsible for providing key weather forecast and analysis in support of daily operations and mission support. This includes augmenting the National Weather Service (NWS) ASOS equipment with hourly weather observations, providing daily weather briefings and products to all required customers, and ensuring the products are disseminated through all required distribution channels.
The Meteorologist will attend planning and operational project meetings as well as weather briefings leading up to and during launch countdowns. This position will also be responsible for producing historical weather data (climatology) to customers upon request. In addition, the meteorologist is also responsible for providing tropical weather updates according to the Wallops Hurricane/Nor'easter plan, snowfall products according to the Wallops Snow Plan, and ensure that these briefings are distributed to key Wallops personnel. The Meteorologist will provide tailored forecast support during Expendable Launch Vehicle launches, while ensuring that all Lightning Launch Commit Criteria are followed.
The Meteorologist will also be expected to attend training sessions and weather symposiums to gain the latest information on instrumentation and research.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, or a closely related field.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Master's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, or a closely related field
• Experience working in a weather office
• Working knowledge with Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain National Weather Service (NWS) certification to take surface weather observations.
• Occasional shiftwork is required.
• Some travel is required.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Meteorologist
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Meteorologist, located at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Range Operations Contract.
The Meteorologist will work with the Wallops Weather Office Team and will be responsible for providing key weather forecast and analysis in support of daily operations and mission support. This includes augmenting the National Weather Service (NWS) ASOS equipment with hourly weather observations, providing daily weather briefings and products to all required customers, and ensuring the products are disseminated through all required distribution channels.
The Meteorologist will attend planning and operational project meetings as well as weather briefings leading up to and during launch countdowns. This position will also be responsible for producing historical weather data (climatology) to customers upon request. In addition, the meteorologist is also responsible for providing tropical weather updates according to the Wallops Hurricane/Nor'easter plan, snowfall products according to the Wallops Snow Plan, and ensure that these briefings are distributed to key Wallops personnel. The Meteorologist will provide tailored forecast support during Expendable Launch Vehicle launches, while ensuring that all Lightning Launch Commit Criteria are followed.
The Meteorologist will also be expected to attend training sessions and weather symposiums to gain the latest information on instrumentation and research.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, or a closely related field.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Master's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science, or a closely related field
• Experience working in a weather office
• Working knowledge with Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain National Weather Service (NWS) certification to take surface weather observations.
• Occasional shiftwork is required.
• Some travel is required.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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