Description
Typical duties of the METOC Analyst Forecaster include observing, collecting, recording, validating, processing, disseminating, and assimilation of METOC data and information to formulate forecasts and environmental assessments. METOC Analyst Forecasters use and perform preventive maintenance on METOC sensors, information technology systems, and equipment.
Core Skills
- data collection and validation
- sensor operation and basic maintenance
- time-series data analysis
- statistical interpretation of environmental data
- data visualization and briefing
- use of specialized analysis software
- quality control and assurance of data
- technical report writing
- pattern recognition and trend analysis
- database querying and data retrieval
- attention to detail
- problem solving
- technical troubleshooting
- team collaboration
- documentation and SOP adherence
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)
- ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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