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JOB TITLE: CX Experience Architect
LOCATION: Newark, DE
INDUSTRY: Banking
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a CX Experience Architect who is passionate about shaping seamless customer journeys and translating insights into impactful experiences. In this role, you will design and optimize end-to-end connected customer journeys while partnering with cross-functional teams to operationalize omnichannel orchestration and drive continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate blends systems thinking, data analysis, and creative problem-solving to elevate customer interactions across all touchpoints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Journey Design & Experience Development
- Design end-to-end connected customer journey frameworks, mapping data, systems, and touchpoints across channels and platforms.
- Analyze customer interactions to identify friction points, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop journey maps, service blueprints, and experience flows to visualize the holistic customer experience.
Omnichannel Orchestration
- Partner with platform teams to operationalize omnichannel orchestration using tools such as Adobe Journey Optimizer, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and similar platforms.
- Define and implement rules for cross-channel triggers, contextual content delivery, and personalized engagement.
- Ensure seamless integration of data and systems to support real-time, adaptive customer experiences.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Data and Analytics teams to establish success metrics such as NPS, CSAT, conversion rates, and journey completion.
- Use analytics, customer feedback, and experimentation (A/B testing, usability studies) to prioritize and drive improvements.
- Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to customer experience and journey orchestration.
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve as the experience lead within cross-functional pods or squads and participate in backlog grooming, stand-ups, critiques, and reviews.
- Align scope, risks, and sequencing with Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
- Present experience strategies and design rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Facilitate design reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining customer clarity and consistency.
- Provide guidance and coaching to cross-functional partners on CX best practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in Customer Experience (CX), Experience Architecture, or a related field working within cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing customer journeys across digital channels.
- Proficiency in journey mapping, service blueprinting, and omnichannel orchestration platforms (Adobe, Salesforce, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
- Experience planning and interpreting usability tests and A/B testing.
- Ability to support experience decisions using data and research insights.
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
ABOUT THEORIS:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer) to join a leading global financial institution on a long-term contract in Wilmington, DE. This role is ideal for someone with advanced Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling, who has experience building executive dashboards and turning complex data into actionable insights. The position involves designing enterprise-level BI solutions, integrating data from multiple sources, and delivering analytics on toolchain adoption, productivity, and business impact. Candidates should have experience with platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools, and be comfortable mentoring junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute to strategic initiatives at a senior level.
Job Title: Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer)
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware 19803
Job Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Only W2 Candidates
Join a leading global financial institution and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This long-term contract opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial services space. If you’re passionate about leveraging data to drive business impact and enjoy creating insights that influence key decisions, this role is for you.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent through consulting, training, military service, or education.
- 6+ years of Power BI experience, with at least 3 years focused on advanced development in enterprise environments.
- Proven expertise in designing BI solutions for enterprise software development ecosystems, toolchain adoption, and DevOps maturity.
- Experience connecting Power BI to various toolchain platforms (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD tools) and designing KPIs for adoption, onboarding, and usage.
- Advanced proficiency in DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling for management-level reporting.
- Experience building executive dashboards covering adoption, risk, compliance, automation, productivity, and cost savings.
- Strong data integration skills, including ETL, API extraction, direct query, and on-prem/cloud data source integration.
- Deep understanding of enterprise data governance, security, access controls, and reporting best practices.
- Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, solution architecture, and mentoring junior team members.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Expertise in enterprise DevOps, SDLC/ALM toolchains, engineering productivity tooling, or related reporting domains.
- Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting initiatives.
- Microsoft Power BI and/or Power Platform certification.
- Experience in highly regulated or financial services environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in moderately complex software engineering initiatives and contribute to planning and delivery of enterprise solutions.
- Review, analyze, and resolve complex software engineering and BI challenges.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and transformation teams to gather requirements, define key metrics, and ensure data accuracy for management reporting.
- Architect, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and reports focused on toolchain adoption, process maturity, and business impact.
- Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert in toolchain reporting, with knowledge of common platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools.
- Develop frameworks, data models, and methodologies to assess adoption and maturity metrics (e.g., tool usage, process adherence, automation coverage, delivery impact).
- Integrate data from multiple sources—including APIs, data lakes, internal databases, and vendor platforms—into Power BI using advanced transformations and DAX.
- Deliver meaningful executive and operational insights with robust drill-down capabilities for decision-making.
- Partner with business and IT leadership to present findings, recommend actions, and evolve analytics in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Define, document, and enforce best practices for management reporting, including data governance, security, and lifecycle management.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and analysts on Power BI and toolchain reporting best practices.
- Maintain, monitor, and continuously enhance reporting solutions as enterprise needs evolve.
- Provide occasional after-hours support for critical reporting or deployment issues.
IDR is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves leading enterprise technology programs focused on workplace infrastructure and construction-related technology projects within a dynamic, enterprise environment. The company specializes in delivering innovative technical solutions across various facilities and corporate offices nationwide.
Position Overview for the Lead Technical Program Manager:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace technology programs across corporate offices and retail branches, from planning through implementation.
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and technical requirements.
- Manage and mentor a team of project managers responsible for full project lifecycle execution.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and vendors to align projects with business goals.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining project momentum and delivery timelines.
Requirements for the Lead Technical Program Manager:
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex enterprise technology programs.
- Experience delivering workplace technology or infrastructure projects (network, wireless, virtual computing, end-user technologies).
- Proven ability to manage multiple project managers or large cross-functional teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills across business and technology teams.
- Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and large project portfolios.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
Estimator / Project Manager
Position Summary
The Estimator / Project Manager oversees Plumbing and HVAC construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is responsible for estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with field teams, subcontractors, and general contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Prepare Plumbing and HVAC estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to ensure complete and accurate bids.
- Identify project risks, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities.
- Participate in bid reviews, negotiations, and project buyout.
Project Planning & Execution
- Lead project turnover meetings and communicate scope, schedule, and logistics to field teams.
- Manage contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, and project documentation.
- Develop and track project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
- Monitor labor productivity and material costs.
Coordination & Communication
- Work closely with the Outside Superintendent and Job Site Foreman to support field operations.
- Serve as the primary contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, approvals, and coordination with other trades.
Change Management
- Identify scope changes and prepare pricing.
- Submit and track change orders and field directives.
Safety, Quality & Procurement
- Support jobsite safety plans and company safety standards.
- Ensure work complies with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery of plumbing and HVAC materials and equipment.
Project Closeout
- Manage punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
- Ensure final billing, inspections, and project closeout requirements are completed.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3–7+ years of experience in plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical construction estimating and project management.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems and construction documents.
- Experience with estimating software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.
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Role: Java Backend Developer
Location: Wilmington, DE
Job Description:
VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed
Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.
• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).
• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.
• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.
• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.
• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.
• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.
• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.
• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.
• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.
• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.
• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.
• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.
• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.
• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.
• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).
• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.
LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.
Mayzon is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design and marketing of bath and home fashion products, including shower curtains, bath furniture, and storage solutions. Mayzon was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York City. The company operates through brands like Zenna Home and private label partnerships, selling products to various retailers, including home decor/improvement stores, department stores, supermarkets, and online platforms. In 2022, Mayzon was formed by merging Maytex, Zenith Home Products, and Decolin.
Position Summary
The Wood Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within Mayzon’s wood fabrication and finishing department. This role oversees production performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and team leadership for wood components used in bath furniture, storage, and home organization products. The position drives operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Direct and supervise daily wood processing operations including cutting, routing, CNC machining, sanding, drilling, shaping, assembly, and finishing.
- Ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality and cost targets.
- Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rate, rework, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
- Allocate labor resources and adjust workflow to maintain optimal production flow.
Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop production associates within the wood shop.
- Enforce OSHA and plant safety standards, ensuring proper PPE usage and compliance.
- Conduct performance evaluations, training initiatives, and progressive discipline as needed.
- Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility.
Quality & Process Control
- Ensure wood components meet dimensional tolerances, fit/finish specifications, and durability standards.
- Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee stain, paint, laminate, and coating processes to maintain consistency and product integrity.
- Maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions.
Equipment & Maintenance Coordination
- Coordinate preventive maintenance for CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, and finishing equipment.
- Troubleshoot production or mechanical issues in real time.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to improve uptime and reduce downtime events.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve material yield.
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities in wood utilization, cycle time, and labor deployment.
- Support sustainable manufacturing efforts including scrap reduction and efficient material handling.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Wood Science, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in wood processing, cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, or similar production environment.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of hardwoods, MDF, particle board, laminates, and finishing systems.
- Experience operating or supervising CNC woodworking equipment.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production scheduling systems.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Production planning and operational discipline
- Data-driven performance management
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency
Work Environment
Manufacturing environment with exposure to woodworking machinery, dust, finishing materials, and industrial noise. PPE required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mayzon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Project Manager/Delivery Manager to lead a major Workday HCM implementation for a global biotech organization. This person will serve as the primary project driver and HR-facing point of contact, partnering closely with HR leadership, the selected System Integrator (SI), and internal technical teams.
Rate range: $85-$90 per hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
The ideal candidate has hands-on Workday implementation experience, strong knowledge of integrations and data conversion, and the ability to provide both strategic guidance and tactical execution during a multi-phase Workday rollout.
This is a high-visibility role designed to support the Workday go‑live and evolution of the HR technology ecosystem, with a planned conversion to full-time in 2027 as the team grows.
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership
- Lead end-to-end delivery for the Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation.
- Serve as the main liaison between HR, the SI, internal IT teams, and project stakeholders.
- Drive project plans, timelines, risk mitigation, decision logs, and overall program governance.
HCM Implementation & Design Support
- Partner with HR SMEs and SI to support business requirements, design sessions, configuration discussions, and functional validation.
- Act as the “voice of reason” to ensure alignment, quality, and adherence to best practices.
Integrations & Data
- Lead the integration workstream in partnership with internal technical resources.
- Provide expertise on integration strategy, sequencing, and data flow requirements.
- Support data migration planning, load sequencing, reconciliation, and validation (QA, sanity checks).
- Collaborate with teams to prepare, cleanse, and validate data for conversion cycles.
Reporting & Analytics
- Assist with Workday reporting needs, ensuring HR has the necessary outputs for testing, go-live, and post‑production support.
Audit & Compliance
- Advise on Workday’s built-in audit capabilities and assess whether external tools may be needed.
- Provide recommendations for audit frameworks, controls, and ongoing data quality processes.
Go-Live & Hypercare
- Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post‑launch stabilization.
- Act as ongoing business support until the role transitions into a full-time HR tech function.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of Workday HCM experience including at least 2–3 full implementation cycles.
- Strong background in project management or delivery management roles within HR technology.
- Experience partnering with or managing SIs during Workday deployments.
- Hands-on exposure to data conversion, integrations, reporting, and functional validation.
- Ability to guide HR stakeholders, challenge technical recommendations, and drive clarity and alignment.
- Excellent communication skills, comfort leading cross-functional teams, and strong decision-making abilities.
- Workday certification a plus, but not required.
- Experience with PeopleSoft is not required.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with future Workday phases including Benefits, Recruiting, or other HCM modules.
- Background in HR auditing, controls, or system governance.
- Biotech or life sciences industry experience.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Plant Manager
Locations: On-site | Wilmington, DE & Atlantic City, NJ
A privately held, growth-oriented manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead two stable, mid-sized production sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each facility runs efficiently from an equipment standpoint—the real mandate is to elevate culture, supervisor capability, and overall engagement while sustaining world-class KPIs. If you excel at walking the floor, coaching leaders, and turning good plants into great ones, this role puts you on the front line of change.
What You Will Do
- Direct day-to-day operations for approximately 100 employees per site, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Mentor five front-line Production Supervisors, setting clear expectations and building a high-accountability culture.
- Monitor and act on metrics such as OEE, scrap, on-time delivery, and labor efficiency, using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Champion Lean/Six Sigma tools, leading kaizen events that increase throughput and reduce waste.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Customer teams to support new product launches and compliance initiatives.
- Serve as cultural steward, fostering a positive, solution-oriented environment during ongoing post-acquisition integration.
- Ensure adherence to ISO, EHS, and other regulatory standards while strengthening safety programs.
What You Bring
- 8–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including supervision of front-line leaders.
- Proven success turning around or elevating plant morale while delivering strong business results.
- Experience within regulated or ISO-certified operations; plastics, medical device, or high-mix assembly background a plus.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies (certification preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (advanced degree welcomed but not required).
- Visible, approachable leadership style with exceptional communication and coaching skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary targeted between $150K – $185K.
- 15 % annual performance bonus.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.
Why Apply
- Influence two well-equipped plants that are ready for their next cultural breakthrough.
- Join a company with significant growth investment and a robust pipeline of future projects.
- Enjoy direct access to executive leadership and the ability to shape enterprise-wide best practices.
- Thrive in an environment that values results and people—success is measured by both metrics and morale.
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Information Professional Officer
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Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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