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This position announcement aims to recruit a Chief Meteorologist at the Reagan Missile Defense Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the central tropical Pacific. This position focuses on the site's day-to-day operations, management of the team deployed to Kwajalein, and operational weather forecasting and observations. This position requires relocation to Kwajalein Island and may include rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays. Must be in good physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment as Kwajalein Island is considered a remote location, with somewhat limited medical and dental facilities, much like any Small Town USA, but located in the Pacific.


Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Kwajalein is considered overseas employment by the IRS, and those employed there receive significant tax benefits. Meals and housing are provided to all single-status employees, whereas housing with a kitchen is provided to employees with accompanying family. Benefits include company-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee, family coverage is available at the employee's expense. The company also pays for Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and a Group Term Life and AD&D policy ($50k) for the employee. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays are included. Relocation is company-paid per policy.



The usual, small-town mix of retail and recreation exists on Kwajalein. This includes stores, theaters, a library, a bowling alley, a snack bar, and a bar. In addition, the island is equipped to take full advantage of golfing, biking, organized softball, and soccer leagues, and superb fishing, diving, sailing, and boating opportunities of the near-equatorial ocean. The island boasts a yacht club, fishing club, diving club, running club, and rental outlet for boats and equipment. The island population numbers around 1200; these are divided nearly equally between single and family individuals. Meals and housing are provided to all single-status employees.

Role and Responsibilities

• Primary supervisor/mentor for deployed workforce in Kwajalein Atoll.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the weather office including training, administration, scheduling, and timesheets.
• Manages customer requirements and application of tropical meteorological knowledge to varied and highly technical test range missions.
• Leader for weather threat assessment dissemination, including in-person briefings, to test range mission and garrison leadership.
• Occasionally work forecast shifts and produce all necessary products associated with the day-to-day forecast dissemination.
• Develop, implement, and report on modernization and improvement plans related to instrumentation, software, and other meteorological systems.
• The Chief Meteorologist also manages the technical staff to ensure that all equipment works as required or is repaired in a timely manner.
• Prepare forecasts and briefings (sometimes ad-hoc) to meet the needs of the customer.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level DoD clearance.
• M.S. degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related engineering or scientific field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience within the field of study.
• Excellent understanding of operational meteorology and the use of observations such as radar, satellite, surface, lightning, and NWP in the monitoring and forecast process.
• Ability to work with, and lead, a team consisting of meteorologists, technical, and administrative personnel.
• Must be in good physical condition to not require routine, extensive medical treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SMDC MSS leadership experience or on-site experience.
• A minimum of 5 years in a leadership position.
• Previous experience as a meteorologist or Chief Meteorologist at Kwajalein.

Physical and Mental Requirements


The workload will vary and may be stressful at times during poor weather conditions. Due to the nature and location of the position, the candidate can expect to be exposed to weather elements regularly and may be required to climb stairs. This position is located in a tropical climate with wet seasons and dry seasons and little temperature variation between. May be required to work nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. The candidate may be expected to sit at a computer/desk for long periods of time. May also be required to frequently stand and/or walk.

Additional Notes


RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations


The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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