Weather Readiness & Evaluation Specialist

Place of Performance:

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), Virginia.

(Hybrid: Minimum of two on-site days per week, with telework flexibility upon approval)

Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI

***Job is Contingent on Contract Award***

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Weather Technical Readiness Evaluation and OT&E Program Support Specialist to support the Headquarters Air Combat Command Weather Operations Division (HQ ACC/A3W). This role involves monitoring and evaluating the technical readiness of Air Force Weather operations, collecting and analyzing weather verification data, supporting Lessons Learned initiatives, and integrating weather operations into broader Air Force Information Warfare (IW) activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in military or civilian weather operations, expertise in weather data analysis, and the ability to assess and enhance operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement ACC/A3W MAJCOM weather functional responsibilities for technical readiness per DAFMAN 15-129_ACC SUP.
• Develop, implement, and manage unit metrics programs to monitor and evaluate the accuracy and performance of weather products and services.
• Collect and consolidate Weather Watch, Warning and Advisory (WWA) Verification (WARNVER) and Terminal Aerodrome Forecast Verification (TAFVER) metrics for ACC weather organizations.
• Use metrics to monitor, analyze, and assess technical performance and effectiveness of ACC tactical-level weather operations.
• Prepare recommendations for ACC/A3W leadership to identify trends and deficiencies related to organizing, training, and equipping weather forces.
• Provide feedback to AF/A3W on weather metric trends and recommend changes to policy or training to improve Air Force Weather technical capabilities.
• Develop command-specific metrics guidance for ACC weather units and assist commanders in assessing weather readiness using the Defense Readiness Reporting System.
• Serve as the ACC/A3W Point of Contact for the Air Force Lessons Learned Program per AFI 10-1302 and DAFMAN 15-129.
• Manage and monitor Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) accounts across security levels.
• Collect, validate, and upload Lessons Identified from Airmen or After-Action Reports into JLLIS within 30 days of an event.
• Analyze Lessons Identified to detect trends and best practices, making recommendations to ACC/A3W for resolution and institutionalization of key learnings.
• Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) to integrate weather operations into Information Warfare (IW) capabilities.
• Coordinate weather operations inputs for IW strategies and policies with HAF/A3W, MAJCOMs, and ACC weather units.
• Assist ACC weather organizations in incorporating weather operations into IW activities.
• Review Air Force and ACC publications/guidance and assist in developing ACC supplements for 15-series publications.
• Provide additional OT&E support as needed in operations, plans, programs, contingency readiness, and training.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Meteorological Technology, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of military or civilian experience in tactical and/or operational-level weather operations.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise in weather operations, forecasting, verification, and operational readiness evaluation.
• Experience with weather data analysis and metrics collection, including WARNVER and TAFVER.
• Familiarity with ACC/A3W functional responsibilities, Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS), and Air Force Lessons Learned Program.
• Understanding of Air Force Weather systems, policies, and readiness evaluation standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess weather metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data management tools and reporting systems.

Benefits: 

Medical, Vision, & Dental: Company partially funded Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans 

Safe Harbor Pre-Tax 401(k): Matching contribution equal to 100% up to 6% of salary 

Profit Sharing 401(k): Eligible for profit-sharing contributions 

Annual Bonus: Eligible for bonuses 

Paid Floating Holidays: Up to 11 federal recognized paid holidays 

Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible for up to $5,250 annually for continuing education 

Monthly Allowance: Eligible for Transportation & Technology Allowance 

Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 20 days of PTO on first three years 

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General Terms and Conditions 

Equal Employment Opportunity: TACFI Consulting is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

No Guarantee of Employment: Completing an application does not guarantee employment. Employment relationships are presumed to be “at-will.” An at-will employment relationship is one that may be terminated by the employer or employee at any time, without cause or notice. 

 
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  

NOTE 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary : $5,250