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Oceanography Officer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Lakemore, Ohio 5 hours ago

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree 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 on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam 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: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

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.

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Construction Program Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 1 day ago

Position Summary

The Construction Program Manager oversees a portfolio of construction projects and ensures they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals. This role coordinates multiple site managers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to successfully execute capital construction programs from planning through completion. The Construction Program Manager provides strategic oversight, manages risks, ensures compliance with regulations, and drives consistent project delivery standards across all projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple construction projects within a larger capital program.
  • Develop and maintain overall program schedules, budgets, and delivery strategies.
  • Supervise and support project managers, site managers, and project teams.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee procurement processes including RFPs, contractor selection, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
  • Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements.
  • Review project documentation including drawings, schedules, cost reports, and change orders.
  • Manage program financials including forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting.
  • Provide regular status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive process improvements and standardization across construction projects.


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• Experience managing large-scale commercial, infrastructure, or capital construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and project delivery processes.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED accreditation.

• Experience managing multi-site or multi-million-dollar construction programs.

• Familiarity with construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, etc.).


Key Skills

• Construction program management

• Budgeting and cost control

• Contract administration

• Risk and safety management

• Schedule management

• Stakeholder coordination

• Leadership and team development


Typical Work Environment

• Combination of office and active construction site environments.

• Regular site visits required.

• Will require travel between project locations.


USI Core Values

• Wide Awake – Upbeat; Sense of urgency; Work hard, play hard.

• Self-Starter – Wants to take the lead; Goal-driven; Think ahead.

• Pride in Work – Overachiever; Wants to grow; Integrity.

• Problem Solver – Communicate to the right people; Thinks outside of the box; Doesn’t make the same mistakes twice.

• I’ve Got Your Back – Team; All components lead to success; Flexible.


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Railroad Permitting Specialist - Utilities / Transmission
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 1 day ago

Railroad Permitting Specialist

Akron, OH

12-Month Contract (Potential Longer-Term Extension)


We are seeking an experienced Railroad Permitting Specialist to support major transmission line and substation expansion projects. This role will focus on securing railroad and related infrastructure permits while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects move forward on schedule.

If you have strong experience with linear project permitting and railroad crossings, this is a great opportunity to support large-scale infrastructure initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS specialists, and real estate teams to prepare and submit railroad permit applications.
  • Manage the full permitting lifecycle from application preparation through approval.
  • Obtain permits and authorizations for railroad crossings, turnpike crossings, and other linear infrastructure crossings related to transmission line projects.
  • Secure entry and access permits required for project work.
  • Support environmental permitting efforts when needed.
  • Assist with fiber and communications permitting activities when required.
  • Collaborate with construction contractors across transmission lines, fiber, road building, foundations, geotechnical, surveying, and restoration regarding permitting compliance.
  • Conduct document research and provide permitting support for electrical distribution projects.
  • Track and manage multiple permit applications while ensuring timelines are met.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience permitting linear infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania
  • Experience with railroad crossing permitting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Valid Driver’s License


What We’re Looking For

Experience navigating railroad permitting processes

Strong coordination across engineering, environmental, and construction teams

Ability to manage multiple permitting efforts simultaneously


Interested or know someone who might be a great fit?

Send me a message or apply directly to learn more about this opportunity.

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Entry Level AI Software Analyst
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 5 hours ago

Entry Level AI Platform Architect Position

Start Your Career in Healthcare Information Technology Today!


Getting your first job can be difficult when employers want experience, but to gain that experience, you need your first job. We bridge the gap between your education and professional career by helping you gain the experience and training you need within the Healthcare Information Technology Industry.

Optimum Healthcare IT is looking for recent college graduates with an interest in moving into the Healthcare IT Industry. Our Optimum CareerPath training program will equip you with the tools needed for your success as an AI Platform Architect.


AI Platform Architect Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the design and configuration of AI-driven workflows that help automate healthcare administrative and clinical processes.
  • Work with internal teams and client stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate them into scalable workflow solutions.
  • Assist in building and configuring automation workflows within a healthcare AI platform.
  • Help gather and document business requirements, workflow logic, and integration needs.
  • Support the development of workflows that leverage healthcare data from multiple sources including EHR systems, APIs, and other integrations.
  • Assist with mapping and validating healthcare data such as patient demographics, appointments, forms, and clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with integration and engineering teams to support connections between healthcare systems and automation platforms.
  • Participate in workflow testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Help identify and troubleshoot issues related to data flow, workflow execution, and system integrations.
  • Support project teams by preparing documentation, tracking progress, and assisting with implementation timelines.
  • Help train client users on new workflows and support adoption of automation solutions.
  • Communicate technical concepts and workflow designs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • US work authorization (This position is not open to any H1B /F1/ H-4 EAD OPT/STEM degrees)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand workflows and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Basic understanding of healthcare technology concepts such as APIs, data integrations, or electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Internships or research project work are highly desired in a healthcare setting
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Writer/Journalist Internship
Salary not disclosed
Tallmadge, Ohio 6 days ago
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world?

Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog . This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:

Article writing.
Researching topics.
Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Experience:

No prior experience is necessary, we're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details:

This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Start Date:

New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
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Account Executive
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 1 week ago

Description:

United Protective Technologies is seeking a results-driven Account Executive to join our team in the high-performance coatings industry. The Account Executive will be responsible for generating new business, managing customer relationships, and driving revenue growth by promoting our PVD and DLC coating services across a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, firearms, medical, and metal forming.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • New Business Development: Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in target markets for PVD and DLC coating services.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts; maintain long-term, strategic relationships.
  • Sales Process Management: Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact and quoting to closing, onboarding, and after-sales support.
  • Technical Consultations: Work with engineering and production teams to provide technically sound proposals, advise on material compatibility, and ensure coating specifications meet customer requirements.
  • Quoting and Pricing: Prepare and present accurate quotations; negotiate pricing and terms within company guidelines.
  • Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform strategy and innovation.
  • Reporting: Maintain accurate records in CRM; provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and activity reports to management.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand customer engineering drawings/specs.
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

  • Technical understanding of thin film coatings.
  • Blueprint and Spec Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, coating specifications, and tolerances.
  • Pipeline Management: Experience managing a sales pipeline of 30–50 active accounts with varying revenue potential and project complexity

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • 2+ years in technical sales or account management, preferably in surface treatments, coatings, or manufacturing services.
  • Familiarity with PVD coatings or similar technologies (e.g., plating, anodizing, heat treatment) is a strong plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field preferred.
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Nuclear Engineer
🏢 U.S. Navy
Salary not disclosed
North Canton, Ohio 1 week ago

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.

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Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer
Salary not disclosed
Akron, Ohio 1 week ago

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of electrical construction projects by assisting with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication among project stakeholders. This individual acts as a technical liaison between office and field operations, helping to ensure that the project runs efficiently, meets specifications, and stays on schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer plays a vital role in quality assurance, procurement tracking, and issue resolution across multiple phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Technical Support

  • Support the Project Manager in coordinating all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and scope documents to provide guidance to field personnel and subcontractors.
  • Assist in identifying scope gaps, conflicts, or design discrepancies, and recommend solutions or clarifications.

Document Control

  • Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, as-builts, and change orders.
  • Ensure all drawings and specifications are current and distributed to appropriate parties.
  • Track and follow up on outstanding RFIs and submittals to avoid project delays.

Procurement & Material Tracking

  • Work with purchasing teams to track material orders, deliveries, and lead times.
  • Coordinate equipment and material needs between the office and field teams to ensure timely delivery to job sites.
  • Maintain procurement logs and update stakeholders on procurement status.

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

  • Assist in creating and updating project schedules and three-week lookaheads.
  • Monitor field production and work progress; update tracking logs and help with delay mitigation.
  • Attend project meetings, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items as needed.

Quality & Safety

  • Support QA/QC efforts by verifying work conforms to plans, codes, and specifications.
  • Coordinate inspections and testing activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Assist safety teams with safety audits, documentation, and reporting.

Closeout & Turnover

  • Assist with compiling closeout documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings.
  • Coordinate final inspections and punch list completion with clients and field teams.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).
  • 1–3 years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably in electrical contracting or MEP trades.
  • Internship or co-op experience in a construction-related role is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Basic understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and project life cycles.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, ProjectSight).
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regular visits to active job sites, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and wearing PPE.
  • Office work involves extended periods using a computer.

Work Environment:

  • Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and occasional attendance at client or coordination meetings.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with growth paths
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Training and development support (e.g., PE, PMP, OSHA 30, etc.)
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Program Manager
🏢 LHH
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 1 week ago

LHH is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a leading manufacturing organization onsite in Akron, Ohio. This role is ideal for a strategic, detail‑driven leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about driving programs from concept through full product lifecycle.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will oversee cross‑functional initiatives that support product development, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. This individual will be responsible for leading complex manufacturing programs, ensuring alignment between engineering, production, quality, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage full product lifecycle activities—from initial concept and design through production, launch, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure program success.
  • Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and progress reports.
  • Identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and maintain proactive communication with stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance product reliability.
  • Ensure all program deliverables align with organizational goals, customer expectations, and compliance requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field).
  • 8+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise managing complex programs with full product lifecycle ownership.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, solve problems, and drive cross‑functional alignment.
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • 401k
  • PTO




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Surface Warfare Officer
🏢 US Navy
Salary not disclosed
Akron, OH 1 week ago
If you're a Surface Warfare Officer (SWO), you have what it takes to lead by example. Maintain and operate the most advanced fleet of ships in the world-along with the crews that support them. Your team of Sailors will look to you for guidance, so you'll need to become an expert on everything from engineering to combat systems to navigation. Communicate your mission and goals with your crew to ensure everything is smooth sailing. If you see yourself commanding a Naval ship as a Captain one day, this is the role that will get you there.

Want to start your journey with the Navy?

Apply Now

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Surface Warfare Officer

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Responsibilities

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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