Job brief:As a Senior Operational Meteorologist at The Weather Company, you will be embedded with a key enterprise client in the ground transportation sector based in Phoenix, Arizona. You will be responsible for forecasting highly localized driving and road conditions, ensuring the safe operation of a large vehicle fleet by mitigating risks associated with flooding, snow, ice, poor visibility, and other hazards. Operating largely on solo shifts, you will serve as the primary meteorological authority for the client, requiring a seasoned professional who can make critical, independent decisions and communicate complex weather impacts clearly to operational stakeholders.
The impact you'll make:- Produce highly accurate, hyper-local forecasts focusing heavily on surface-level driving risks, including flash flooding, winter precipitation (snow/ice), and low-visibility events like fog or dust storms.
- Operate independently as the sole meteorological authority during isolated solo shifts, making critical weather-related decisions with minimal supervision.
- Monitor real-time weather observations, radar, and proprietary sensor data to issue immediate, short-fuse alerts for sudden weather changes impacting vehicle routing and safety.
- Communicate complex meteorological data clearly, concisely, and frequently to non-meteorologist stakeholders and operations teams.
- Collaborate directly with the client's ground operations and fleet management teams to proactively mitigate risk and minimize service disruptions.
- Develop and apply specialized urban forecasting techniques to account for complex microclimates within the Phoenix metropolitan area and other operational zones.
- Maintain continuous situational awareness of weather conditions across multiple operating domains to ensure 24/7 fleet safety.
- Support continuous client operations by working a non-standard schedule, which will likely include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Create post-event weather summaries and case studies to help the client understand the impact of specific weather phenomena on vehicle sensor performance and overall operations.
- Utilize advanced meteorological software and AI-driven models to enhance forecast precision for hyper-local road conditions.
- Participate in regular briefings with client leadership to discuss upcoming weather patterns, seasonal shifts, and potential long-term operational risks.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with client personnel through a high degree of daily interaction and collaborative problem-solving.
What you've accomplished:- Completed a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline.
- Accumulated 5+ years of operational weather forecasting experience, establishing yourself as a seasoned forecaster capable of confident, independent decision-making.
- Demonstrated a high degree of communication and people interaction skills, with a proven track record of translating complex weather data into actionable business insights for non-technical audiences.
- Showcased a willingness and proven ability to work a highly flexible schedule, including strictly required weekends, holidays, and varied shift hours to support 24/7 operations.
- Proven ability to thrive in an isolated, solo-shift environment while maintaining high accuracy, situational awareness, and productivity.
- Gained specialized experience forecasting road-level hazards (e.g., flash floods, snow, ice, black ice, dust storms, fog).
- Developed expertise in urban forecasting and microclimate analysis (highly preferred).
- Committed to relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, to support the client on-site (relocation assistance is anticipated).
TWCo Benefits/Perks:- Flexible Time Off program
- Hybrid work model
- Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
- Benefits effective day 1 of employment include competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans
- Progressive family plan benefits
- An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
- Impactful work in a collaborative environment
