<p>CLEARANCE REQUIRED TSSCI This job is located at Shaw AFB SC This is a proposal position Salary Range 7500000 to 8500000 Job description Weather forecasting for real time combat operations is a challenging and dynamic process Even after the mission execution forecast is created numerous changes are normally required because of the dynamic nature of both weather and operational conditions Support of 247 combat operations require shift work endurance and attention to detail Understand standard operational weather requirements and processes and assist Government personnel at their respective units to train personnel on the development of unique weather products that directly support operations in the units areas of responsibility AORsWeather Forecasters should be prepared to provide shift work in a 247 environmentUse proper procedures for providing weather services and oversee trainees performing the mission in support of Overseas Contingency Operations missions by providing tailored meteorological products and services for military operationsAnalyze climatic regimes geography terrain weather system characteristics centralized weather products and indigenous surface and upper air reports to forecast weather conditions for military installationsProduce and present weather analysis and forecasts for aircrews planners and senior leaders at assigned DoD installations via Wing Activity Report WAR BriefsOperations and Intelligence O&I BriefsProvide timely decision cycle weather analyses products and inputs to shape plan and execute combatant command operations This task includes tracking of hazardous weather conditions such as lightning and icing in near real time Inputs may require use of tactical software such as CAVOK to depict areas of hazardous weather for aircrewGenerate and present mission briefings weather graphical products and text summaries in support of operations and training Detailed mission execution forecasts MEFs will include forecast weather for takeoff enroute destination and air refueling tracks for multiple locations worldwideBrief aircrew on AOR weather at the beginning of the aircrews flying shifts or as required by unit requirementsProvide technical guidance to weather forecasters and follow operational guidance under high stress conditions associated with severe weatherProvide informed recommendations on demand to DoD personnel under high stress conditions associated with combat operations severe weather and emergency situationsOversee meteorological operations and provide technical oversight and recommend guidance to weather forecastersProvide recommendations for the Government to make decisions and to select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with severe weather and emergency situationsModify forecasts developed by other activities to provide information on exact conditions expected to be encountered by the aircraft for projected timeframe area of operations and mission conditionsMaintain pass down information during their work shift and relay that information to their relief to provide effective continuity of operationsPossess knowledge of a full range of security principles concepts practices products and services; methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability; implementing mitigating improvement; and disseminating security proceduresprocessesHave the ability to develop analyze and evaluate security measures to ensure weather forecasting actions meet mission requirements for COMSEC OPSEC and COMPUSECAdjust security procedures to correct deficiencies and ensure classified information is not released to unauthorized personnelExercise the ability to work independently in an operational environmentPossess knowledge in military meteorology project management IT related analyses and communications supporting Air Force and joint operationsPossess knowledge of the AFW Career Field Education and Training Plan CFETP skill level training requirements and specialty requirementsPossess knowledge of the Air Force Weather Knowledge Centers advanced distributed learningProficient in Microsoft Office products especially Word PowerPoint Excel Spreadsheets and giving oral presentations The contractor must also be able to learn and manipulate applicable operational software introduced to the unit in a timely fashionAttend required training to maintain proficiency in all assigned duties Meteorological Conferences MetCon Required Qualifications Have a minimum of two 2 years of experience as a certified weather forecaster supporting DoD operationsPossess a Top SecretSCI security clearanceCoordinate support and coverage with 25th ATKG weather offices The Contractor shall brief co located and non co located 25th ATKG aircrew to ensure continuity of operations and 247 global mission support Why work for QSL Our founders Mel Wick and Bill Cronin retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces SOF Community Like many Americans and military veterans they felt a strong desire to support the nations response to the 9112001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could They established QSL to do just that Stay in the Fight QSL is built on a SOF culture emphasizing selfless service and teamwork Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation QSLs Benefit Package Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance In order to accomplish this we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work an excellent work environment and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensationbenefit package remains competitive Listed below are some of our standard benefits We combine all traditional paid time off Federal holidays sick time leave time personal days jury duty bereavement etc into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs Combined Paid Time Off PTOMedical Dental Life InsuranceDisability Short Term and Long TermVision Insurance CONUS based employeesFlexible Spending Account FSA401k Retirement PlanEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race sex age disability veteran status religion national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law Hiring transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items EEOAAP M F V D</p>