METOC Scientist: Oceanography & ASW/MIW Forecasting

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command seeks a Physical Scientist in the Curriculum Development Department to support METOC products and services with emphasis on ASW/MIW environmental effects.

You will plan and conduct oceanographic and acoustic studies, develop instruction based on analytical results, and coordinate with Fleet operators to implement advanced training content. This role requires security clearance readiness and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience applying professional scientific principles, theories, and practices of oceanography, meteorology, acoustics, or related physical environmental sciences to evaluate environmental effects on operational systems, platforms, and sensors (ASW/MIW).
• Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing physical science, oceanographic, or acoustic studies, formulating objectives, evaluating data, and reporting findings.
• Experience evaluating and validating operational concepts, models, TDAs, or environmental prediction tools for technical soundness and applicability.
• Experience translating scientific findings into technical documentation or training curricula.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Physical Scientist in Naval METOC processes supporting forecast products and services, with emphasis on environmental effects for ASW/MIW.
• Plan, conduct, evaluate, and report significant oceanographic and acoustic studies that influence Fleet training and tactical practices.
• Study environmental variables affecting ASW/MIW including acoustics, remote sensing, hydrography, hydrology, currents, and navigability.
• Instruct Advanced Forecasting Techniques and provide instruction in METOC forecasting, acoustics, remote sensing, and tactical decision aids.
• Develop and present instruction based on scientific studies, validated methods, and authoritative conclusions.
• Coordinate with METOC professionals, Fleet operators, scientists, and system developers to integrate new science into course content.
• Host seminars/workshops on METOC analysis, training requirements, and emerging learning technologies.
• Develop and update ASW/MIW training pipelines for Naval Oceanographers and Aerographer's Mates.

Skills

Oceanography

Acoustics

Study planning

Technical writing

Education

Physical science degree

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command seeks a Physical Scientist in the Curriculum Development Department to support METOC products and services with emphasis on ASW/MIW environmental effects.

You will plan and conduct oceanographic and acoustic studies, develop instruction based on analytical results, and coordinate with Fleet operators to implement advanced training content. This role requires security clearance readiness and occasional travel.