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PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

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Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

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Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Compensation: $36 / hour + Paid OT

Location: Halfmoon, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2PM to 10PM  + 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked  

Must be flexible to travel to other locations for support.

• The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment as assigned.  

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all fleet vehicles within assigned Primo Water North America locations. 

• Respond to field service calls.  

• Order mechanical components, services and parts and maintain inventory. 

• Perform and document all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics.  

• Maintain communication with drivers and management regarding maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment. 

• Maintain a unit history file for each vehicle

• Must be 21 years of age or older. 

• Experience with both diesel /propane vehicles and air brake systems, preferably with heavy duty vehicles.  

• Engine and Chassis Diagnostic software experience. 

• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties under minimal supervision. 

• Accurately record and document all maintenance activity.  

• Ability to use fleet software for vehicle maintenance tracking, input work orders, and inventory management. 

• Workflow -- Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and US DOT requirements for commercial vehicles. 

• Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Must have own set of personal tools. 

• Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification policy requirements. 

• CDL preferred; ability to obtain within six (6) months of entering the position (CDL may be required in some locations) 

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

The Company

United Iroquois Shared Services (UISS), an affiliate of Iroquois Healthcare Association is a for-profit regional group purchasing organization powered by Premier, Inc. and Acurity, Inc. providing a robust contract portfolio of goods and services & suite of supply solutions to the upstate New York healthcare market.

The Program

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Regional Director for our growing team of professionals.

The Role

The Senior Regional Director has healthcare supply chain experience in an acute and non-acute care environment.  The role responsible for the development, retention, growth, and value realization of assigned healthcare accounts. This role serves as a Supply Chain expert and trusted advisor to hospitals and health systems, leading account strategy, driving adoption of UISS and Premier products and services, managing cross-functional resources, and delivering measurable financial and operational value. 

This position combines supply chain-related account management, organic growth, people leadership, strategic planning, project management, and value analysis, working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to exceed customer expectations and achieve revenue and performance goals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:               

Account Management & Organic Growth (primary focus)

• Own overall supply chain strategy, account retention, and organic growth for assigned member accounts 
• Develop and execute strategic supply chain improvement plans aligned with customer goals and GPO performance priorities 
• Build and maintain strong executive relationships (CxO and senior leadership) 
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and recurring update meetings using operational, meaningful savings and performance insights 
• Identify and execute cross-sell/up-sell opportunities using customer data and analytics 
• Drive adoption of supply chain, purchased services, dietary, and technology solutions 

Value & Performance Improvement

• Identify and support cost savings, utilization optimization, and waste reduction opportunities
• Collaborate with Value Analysis Teams, clinicians, buyers, and analysts
• Measure and document financial outcomes and customer impact

Implementation & Issue Resolution

• Support successful implementation of products and services, including change management
• Serve as a primary point of contact for timelines, risks, and issue resolution
• Troubleshoot, escalate, and drive resolution of customer and supplier issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Deliverables

• Partner closely with internal teams (Finance, Marketing & Communications, Premier SMEs, vendor partners)
• Develop high-quality client presentations, reporting, and analyses using Microsoft Office and AI-based tools

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate reporting and tracking related to account plans, finance, billing, and expenses
• Support administrative fee and accounts receivable responsibilities as applicable

Team Leadership (as applicable)

• Support a collaborative, results-driven culture through coaching and mentorship

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in healthcare supply chain; provider materials management,  GPO account management, project management, and/ account management and relationship-building skills  
• Ability to analyze and present supply chain related financial and clinical data  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot, Teams preferred)  
• Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills  
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment  

Preferred Qualifications  

• People leadership or team management experience  
• Strong understanding of value analysis and GPO-related performance improvement  
• Prompt Engineering-proficiency in AI platforms and related technologies 

Reports To: United Iroquois Shared Services Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt

Job Function: Account Management / Client Success (Healthcare / Strategic Accounts)

Industries: For-profit Organizations

Join our team as a Senior Regional Director and contribute to creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus pay
• Paid time off – 30 days plus 12 paid holidays
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical setting:

•         Hybrid work environment with some travel to member hospitals. Candidates must reside in New York State; Upstate New York location is preferred. Travel will be approximately 25%.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard 37.5-hour work week.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 per year.

United Iroquois Shared Services. Inc. (UISS), does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor(s).

• Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
• A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
• An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District, one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York, and an Inclusive Workplace.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Science/Mathematics, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• The availability to work full-time, hybrid
• 3+ years of application development experience, RPA a plus
• 2+ years with agile methodology.
• Curiosity to foster innovation and pave the way for growth
• Humility to play as a team
• Commitment to being the difference for our customers in every interaction

• C# .Net Core 3.1 or equivalent object-oriented programming experience
• SQL Server or equivalent database experience
• Ability to lead change through people, process and technology
• Ability to use and teach the use of problem-solving tools
• Comfortable working in a team environment as well as independently, and possess a sense of accountability and urgency in completing assignments
• A customer focus and demonstrated experience working with business users to solve issues and develop process improvements leveraging robotics
• Excellent communication, analytical and technical reporting skills.
• Contribute to our humble pursuit of excellence by performing various responsibilities that may arise, reflecting our collective goal of enhancing healthcare delivery and being the difference for the customer.

• Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
• A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
• An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District, one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York, and an Inclusive Workplace.

• Engineer, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies.
• Collaborate closely with application teams, architects, security, networking, and leadership to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
• Automate cloud deployments and configurations using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Drive adoption of cloud engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Implement cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Continuously optimize cloud cost, performance, and scalability across workloads
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting to ensure uptime and performance.
• Evaluate new Azure services, run proofs-of-concept, and drive platform innovation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning and technical excellence.

• Education, Licensures, & Certifications

   

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, system engineering, system analysis, or equivalent experience.

• Required Job Skills

   

  • Strong technical experience working in Microsoft Azure including compute, storage, networking, security, and automation.
  • 5+ years in Information Technology, with at least 3+ years in Azure-based Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure roles.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience with Cloud governance through Policies, Blueprints, RBAC, and landing zone architecture.
  • Experience with Cloud Identity Providers (EntraID).
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Strong planning, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience in healthcare or regulated industries is a plus.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Sales Associate to join our Sales & Marketing team. In this hybrid technical and business role, you will bridge the gap between advanced AI solutions and the clinical environments where they make the biggest impact. You will work closely with the Director of Business Development throughout the sales cycle, helping to qualify leads, conduct product demonstrations, and address customer technical questions to secure new business. This role will also be required to be engaging clients and collaborating with our software development team to ensure our products meet market needs.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Director of Business Development to create and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.
• Assist in all stages of the sales process, from initial discovery and needs analysis to solution design and post-sale technical support hand-off.
• Act as a technical resource for prospect and customer meetings for in-depth technical questions about our AI models, APIs, integrations, and deployment options.
• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and training sessions—both online and in person—to prospective and existing clients.
• Develop deep expertise in Argus AI products from both a technical and sales perspective.
• Act as a liaison between Sales, Software Development teams, and Marketing teams to communicate customer feedback and technical requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support business development, sales, and customer engagement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no immediate supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, electronic filling of information and fax machines. The physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are as follows:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to occasionally install study-related computer equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a Full-Time Exempt position. Typical workdays are Monday – Friday and typical work hours are 8:30 am – 5:00pm EDT. Possibility to work before or after typical hours as needed to meet study timelines and goals. Infrequent but possible weekend work as needed.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel around 50% of the year, domestic & international - As needed to the Schenectady NY headquarters, to visit existing customers, prospects, study partners, and attend trade shows as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Option 1: Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science (AI specialization), or Biomedical Informatics.
• Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering PLUS an MBA in Marketing or Business Development.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, AI models, and data science workflows.
• Strong technical aptitude, proficiency with cloud platforms like Oracle, AWS/Azure, programming languages like Python/JavaScript, databases, APIs, and etc.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation in healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, clinical workflows, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Certifications in AI for healthcare or sales/marketing are an asset.

Pay Range:

$70,000-$85,000 based on experience

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

EndoSoft is a software development company that was founded in the late 90’s. EndoSoft has recently launched an artificial intelligence platform, the Argus AI Ecosystem, and it is at the forefront of AI-powered clinical solutions. Argus AI is transforming how healthcare providers deliver care by providing time saving tools in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) space. We combine cutting-edge artificial intelligence with deep clinical insight to enhance workflow efficiency, streamline clinical documentation, and improve patient outcomes.

Why Join EndoSoft?

• Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of AI in healthcare.
• Work on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world clinical impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth, travel, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.