METOC SME

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking a METOC SME with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer at the Stennis Space Center, MS.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support to support our Navy CNMOC program at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis depending on candidate availability with onsite requirements a few times a week. This position requires an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Naval METOC operations, systems, applications, and mission requirements. The METOC SME will serve as a key technical and operational advisor, collaborating with government stakeholders, software development teams, and program leadership to ensure mission requirements are accurately understood, documented, and incorporated into system capabilities.

The METOC SME will provide operational expertise that bridges the hap between Navy mission needs and technical solutions, supporting the continued enhancement and modernization of mission-critical Naval METOC systems.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on Naval METOC operations, processes, systems, and mission requirements.

• Provide operational guidance to software development and engineering teams supporting Navy METOC applications.

• Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to identify, analyze, and document operations and functional requirements.

• Review existing METOC applications, workflows, and capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization.

• Translate complex Naval METIC concepts and operational requirements into actionable guidance for technical personnel.

• Participate in system demonstrations, requirement reviews, testing activities, and user acceptance evaluations.

• Evaluate system functionality and proposed enhancements to ensure alignment with Navy operational requirements.

• Provide expertise regarding meteorological, oceanographic, hydrographic, and environmental data products used in Navy mission planning and decision-making.

• Assist in identifying operational challenges, capability gaps, and recommendations for system improvements.

• Support technical discussions, working groups, and meetings with government and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Scient, or a related technical discipline.

• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Navy Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) operations, systems, or programs.

• Strong understanding of Navy METOC mission areas, operational workflows, and environmental information requirements.

• Experience working with Navy METOC systems, applications, environmental data products, or operational support processes.

• Ability to communicate operational requirements effectively to software developers, engineers, and other technical personnel.

• Experience collaborating with Government stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and provide expert recommendations to program leaderships.

• Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualification:

• Prior military or civilian experience supporting the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), or related Navy organizations.

• Previous experience as a Navy METOC Officer, Aerographer’s Mate, or government/contract METOC specialist.

• Familiarity with Navy METOC applications including OAML, tidal prediction capabilities, and other Navy environmental information systems.

• Experience support Navy software development, modernization, or information technology programs.

• Familiar with Agile software development methodologies, requirements gathering, or user acceptance testing.

Clearance Requirements:

• Secret security clearance required

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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