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Engineering and consulting firm seeks a temporary-to-permanent Project Assistant to provide technical, administrative, and project management support to a team of engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Preform research and assist with written technical deliverables by drafting and proofing reports, proposals, agendas, and presentations.
- Review contracts, maintain project reports, and develop detailed records.
- Input information into internal database and documents management system, maintaining accuracy of information and updating entries regularly.
- Interface with clients and provide project management support to senior leadership by establishing deadlines and updating project statuses.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls, photocopy and scan documents, schedule internal meetings, coordinate travel, and provide additional administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly organized and attentive to detail.
- Exemplary judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Works effectively both in a collaborative and independent working environment.
- Follows instructions closely and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and PDF software, such as Adobe Acrobat and exceptional technical and database management skills.
- Experience producing and analyzing complex reports.
- Strong proofreading and editing skills.
- Experience using Visio, AutoCAD, Python, and SharePoint a plus.
Requirements:
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in professional services environment.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Rate: $23 per hour while temping.
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year once permanent.
AI Innovation Architect
Location: Hybrid; Ashburn, VA; Springfield, VA; Washington, D.C.
Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance or DHS Public Trust Clearance.
InDev is seeking a senior strategic and technical AI Architect responsible for designing, building, and deploying artificial intelligence solutions that support mission outcomes across the homeland security market. In this role you will bridge advanced AI capabilities - including machine learning, natural language processing, and data engineering - with operational requirements, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the homeland security mission.
YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define overall system architecture, selecting and governing Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) and platform technologies, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and production-ready
- Lead end-to-end technical design, development, and implementation of an agentic AI system to orchestrate user queries across enterprise data sources
- Partner closely with development, DevOps and data engineering teams to translate project requirements into an extensible AI architecture
- Create and promote AI strategies that align with business objectives
- Develop and coordinate POCs to test new technologies
- Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools, frameworks, and platforms (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google) to drive innovation
QUALIFICATIONS
- U.S. Citizen; Active Top-Secret Clearance or DHS Public Trust Clearance
- 8+ years of experience delivering AI solutions across federal agencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science
- Deep understanding of machine learning (ML), deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and neural networks
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker
- Ability to identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into technical requirements
- Experience designing, building, and deploying advanced AI systems including Generative AI, AI Agents, LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, and computer vision models
- Ability to apply cloud and engineering expertise across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Helm, Linux, and AI services, such as SageMaker, Vertex AI, Bedrock, or Gemini
- Experience with Python, agent frameworks, data engineering, APIs/microservices, vector databases, SQL engines, distributed systems, cloud services, RAG
- Experience developing and maintaining AI/ML roadmaps, performing Analysis of Alternatives, and making defensible technical tradeoff decisions
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to tailor and present information across multiple stakeholders
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience integrating AI solutions with SaaS/PaaS platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc.)
- Experience implementing virtual agents within SaaS/PaaS platforms (e.g., ServiceNow Virtual Agent, Salesforce Agentforce, etc.)
- Experience with Google Gemini
ABOUT US
At InDev, we’re not just a company; we’re a trailblazing force transforming the way data shapes the future. As a dynamic player in the federal government sector, we’re on a mission to empower agencies with cutting-edge data solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and progress. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on to create a meaningful impact on the world around us.
WHY INDEV
- Innovative Environment: Join a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not only heard but encouraged.
- Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that directly impact federal agencies, driving positive change on a national scale.
- Dynamic Collaboration: Work alongside diverse experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making a difference.
- Agile Mindset: Embrace Agile methodologies that encourage flexibility, adaptability, and rapid growth.
- Learning Culture: Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities and professional development to expand your skill set.
- Cutting-edge Tech: Engage with the latest technologies and tools in the data integration landscape.
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact, InDev welcomes you to join our team. Let’s shape the future together.
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Information Professional Officer
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Responsibilities
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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Support Services is seeking a Technical Lead Developer to support U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) mission support programs by designing and maintaining applications and automated workflows that improve how engineering, facilities, and capital planning work gets done. This role will lead development of digital tools that connect data from multiple systems, reduce manual processes, and provide reliable information to support daily operations and leadership decisions.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and sustainment of digital solutions supporting civil engineering and mission support processes.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power Platform applications, workflows, dashboards, and automation tools, including mobile and chatbot solutions.
- Develop and maintain system architecture, technical standards, security controls, and governance processes, including permissions and data access.
- Maintain databases, APIs, and system integrations, and document system designs, workflows, and lessons learned.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline and integrate business workflows where appropriate.
- Support modernization of capital project prioritization tools through application development, system integration, and user enablement.
- Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and data teams to ensure systems meet mission needs, data requirements, and security standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Management, Engineering, or Business/Financial/IT related field.
- CompTIA or equivalent industry-recognized technical certification (e.g., Security+, Network+, Cloud+, or similar).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in application development and database management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automation and dashboard development; this experience may overlap with application and database experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows (including the Office 365/One Drive/Teams, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint).
Eligibility Requirements
- Able to obtain a public trust clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).
Location: USCG Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Hybrid, on site 3 days/wk)
San Jose Construction Group, Inc has an immediate need for an Assistant Project Manager for Residential and/or Commercial type of Projects. Familiar with control milestones, budget and program achievement, quality, risks and safety. Minimum 5 years' experience in the position. The more experience, more chances for being selected and hired, also linked to offer and salary conditions.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Project Executive or Operations Manager, you will ensure the availability and allocation of resources for the proper execution of the Project.
- Manage all resources and aspects associated to the Projects (engineering, procurement, construction, financial control, legal, etc.), internal and external, in order to control and report their status and ensure that the Project meets the expected requirements and standards (technical, quality, Safety, risks, cost and schedule).
- Manage EPC Contracts, including Subcontractors and suppliers.
- Manage relationships with Project stakeholders (Authorities, Municipalities, land owners, Owners, Owner’s representative, Designers, Consultants, etc.) in order to obtain all necessary permits up to Substantial, Final and Administrative Completion of the Project.
- Lead and report weekly and monthly meetings with Project stakeholders (EPC Contractor, engineering, etc.) with special emphasis on task progress, milestones, risks, action plans and contractual issues.
Skills:
- Degree in Architecture / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / Energy Engineering or similar.
- Ability to solve unexpected technical and commercial difficulties.
- Strong technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in residential and Commercial type of Projects.
- Be able to commit to deadlines to meet Project objectives.
- Be able to work in dynamic situations and under eventual pressure circumstances.
San Jose Construction Group, Inc has an immediate need for an Assistant Project Manager for Residential and/or Commercial type of Projects. Familiar with control milestones, budget and program achievement, quality, risks and safety. The more experience, more chances for being selected and hired, also linked to offer and salary conditions.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Project Executive or Operations Manager, you will ensure the availability and allocation of resources for the proper execution of the Project.
- Manage all resources and aspects associated to the Projects (engineering, procurement, construction, financial control, legal, etc.), internal and external, in order to control and report their status and ensure that the Project meets the expected requirements and standards (technical, quality, Safety, risks, cost and schedule).
- Manage EPC Contracts, including Subcontractors and suppliers.
- Manage relationships with Project stakeholders (Authorities, Municipalities, land owners, Owners, Owner’s representative, Designers, Consultants, etc.) in order to obtain all necessary permits up to Substantial, Final and Administrative Completion of the Project.
- Lead and report weekly and monthly meetings with Project stakeholders (EPC Contractor, engineering, etc.) with special emphasis on task progress, milestones, risks, action plans and contractual issues.
Skills:
- Degree in Architecture / Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / Energy Engineering or similar.
- Ability to solve unexpected technical and commercial difficulties.
- Strong technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in residential and Commercial type of Projects.
- Be able to commit to deadlines to meet Project objectives.
- Be able to work in dynamic situations and under eventual pressure circumstances.
Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans.
* Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patient's medical record.
* Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
* Participates in clinical rounds appropriate department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in service area. Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including the Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if needed.
* Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to the area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.
* Presents at least one case study to peers annually relating to Journal Club if possible.
* Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice growth records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan.
* Performs at least one annual formal professional presentation in the area of specialty to allied health professionals or the community.
* Develops implements or participates in one of the following: new or updated education material new policy or policy change QAPI project or other nutrition related project as directed and approved by the CNM.
* Provides relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
* Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH.
* Holds current membership in a professional organization pertinent to the role.
* Participates in licensing survey as needed.
* Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive. Minimal Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree B.S. degree with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship. required and
* Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after January 1 2024 required
Experience
* 5-7 years Five years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience. required or
* 3-4 years Three years minimum of progressive clinical nutrition experience AND a Specialty certification recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or Commission on Dietetic Registration as a major certification. preferred
Licenses and Certifications
* REG DIET - Dietitian - Registered Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire required and
* Dietitian DC DOH - DIETDC DC Department of Health-Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Upon Hire required and
* CNSC - Certified Nutrition Support Clinician Or other specialty certification recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and/or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Upon Hire preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Current knowledge of clinical dietetics.
* Able to navigate Electronic Medical Record efficiently.
* Functional with basic word processing skills.
* Good communicator with peers and members of the interdisciplinary team.
* Able to manage time efficiently and able to multi-task.
* Flexibility in schedule and tasks as needed.
* Comfortable with public speaking.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 /Yr.
Date posted:
Mar. 12, 2026
Description:
This position may be eligible for a $25K sign on bonus for external hires!
What We're Doing:
Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you'll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you'll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.
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Who we are:
Our team is solving the tough challenges and pushing the boundaries of technology to help our customer achieve its mission.
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Why Join Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
We support our employees, so they can support our mission.
The Work:
As a Java Software Engineer, you will:
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
or Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Current DoD Top Secret SCI with Polygraph.
• Minimum Fifteen (15) years of experience Software Engineer (SWE)
Required:
Front End Developer
10+ years using the following
- Javascript
- Typescript
- React
- Java, Spring Framework
Desired Skills:
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Rabbit MQ
- TomCat Admin
Clearance Level:
TS/SCI w/Poly SP
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $150,800 - $265,880. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
RMS
Relocation Available:
No
Career Area:
Software Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
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Surface Warfare Officer
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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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