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Leapros is a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, our areas of concentration include finance and accounting, information technology and engineering, human resources and administration, sales and marketing, supply chain and operations. Whether you are a talented professional or a company looking for a talented professional, we welcome you to take a leap with us!
CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION: Leapros has been engaged by nationwide real estate investment company to fill a Division HR Generalist role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact with a growing organization in Orange County, CA!
POSITION TITLE: Senior Human Resources Generalist
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for all day-to-day human resources functions within a designated region with the Company. Providing support for all levels of human resources needs for all levels of staff within the assigned districts.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Processes all requests for store-level new hires and terminations, including but not limited to offer letters; background checks; communications between hiring managers and field staff members and corporate level staff members; and all necessary internal forms within their designated region(s) within the Company.
- Processes and manages all leaves of absence and workers compensation claims within their designated districts.
- Serves as the primary contact for all HR related questions for all field staff within their assigned region(s).
- Provides guidance and support to the Regional and District Managers within their assigned region(s).
- Processes, reviews and responds to unemployment and workers comp claims with appropriate documentation. Review unemployment statements.
- Performs technical and professional level management support functions in the daily administration of all human resource services.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Serves as the subject matter expert to the field employees on all HR related software and platforms.
- Manages and maintains the integrity of the HRIIS systems, routinely running reports and audits to ensure the highest level of data accuracy.
- Provides an example of possessing the Company’s core values and consistently fosters a positive and inclusive work environment.
- This position may provide mentoring of junior staff members with the People & Culture Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
- At least 5 years of human resources generalist experience in multi-site/multi-state organizations required.
- SHRM certification a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with the Company’s HRIS and talent management systems.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: A reasonable estimate of the available {annual or hourly} pay scale for this position is: $85,000-$95,000 per year plus bonus. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.
At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call 866-920-LEAP or visit our website at
Materials Planner II
Broadband Telcom Power is an EV charging equipment manufacturing company focused on delivering reliable power solutions that support the future of electric mobility. We are seeking a Materials Planner II to support field service parts planning and new product material readiness. This role plays a key part in ensuring service material availability, inventory optimization, and strong customer support performance.
Job Summary
The Materials Planner II supports planning and purchasing activities for field service materials and new product introductions. This position partners closely with customer service, supply chain, and engineering teams to maintain inventory balance, support production demands, and proactively manage material risks.
Responsibilities
• Plan and purchase field service parts for key customers, partnering closely with customer service to minimize shortages while meeting service-level expectations
• Manage and balance Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), including monitoring demand trends, failure rates, recall events, and customer requests
• Ensure all part substitutions are properly communicated, documented, and approved by customers as required
• Review forecasts and develop long-term material planning strategies to support field service and production needs
• Drive purchasing activity to support demand for field service or production materials
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and NPI finished goods through product development and release stages
• Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns to proactively address supply risks
• Perform excess and obsolete (E&O) analysis, prepare inventory reports, and lead E&O review discussions with clear recommendations
• Manage inventory challenges including schedule changes, cancellations, and material constraints
• Prepare and publish cost estimates, inventory reports, and KPI updates
• Proactively escalate and resolve material challenges with internal teams and external customers while balancing service and business priorities
Qualifications / Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with clear goals and accountability
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams, including remote teams
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to drive resolution of material and inventory issues
Benefits
• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Opportunity to grow and develop professionally
EEO Statement
Broadband Telcom Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Macro-Z-Technology (MZT) is a leading construction company known for building exceptional projects through an unwavering commitment to its people. With a strong reputation in the Federal and Municipal construction markets, MZT has built everything from roadways and dams to multi-story building construction and complete facility renovations. With an in-house design department, we specialize in design-build projects.
As a Senior Project Manager at MZT, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful completion of our largest construction projects. You will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, which includes ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. You’ll interface regularly with the Client, Client stakeholders, and other construction professionals to resolve project challenges. Your strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction expertise will be vital in driving the successful completion of projects that are safe, on-time, within budget, and leave the Client satisfied.
We are looking for Senior Project Managers with experience working on Federal and Civil construction projects (roads/bridges, wastewater/sewer systems, railways, tunnels, dams, airports, etc.). While we appreciate candidates from other construction backgrounds only those with Civil construction experience will be considered.
Company Culture
- MZT covers 100% of the premium for medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family because we want you to be well. You won’t find this benefit anywhere else.
- MZT supports professional development. Whatever your growth goals are, we’re here to provide support. We offer an incentive for you to get your PMP or CCM certification within your first six months of joining our team.
- MZT trusts your skills and expertise. We encourage our Construction Project Managers to exercise their judgment, explore innovative approaches, and seize opportunities for growth, while guided by our core values to delivering projects that align with our commitment to excellence.
- Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive environment. We value the power of collective knowledge and believe that together we can achieve remarkable results.
- You’ll work directly with the company owner – your voice will be heard.
- Room for growth? You bet! Over 20% of MZT’s key leaders started in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Project planning and execution, budgeting and cost control, team leadership and collaboration, and quality assurance and safety compliance on assigned projects.
- Develop project, schedule and monitor project milestones and effectively schedule appropriate employees and contractors (with strong support from the Superintendent) for best quality work in timely fashion.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Contribute to pre-construction phase including scheduling, constructability review, estimating, bidding, and interfacing with our in-house design department.
- Prepare necessary documentation, such as RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, change orders, etc.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the Superintendent, consultants, contractors, and others as appropriate to each project.
- Effectively motivate and manage in-field managers and subs for timely project completion.
- Lead the buyout process for your assigned project(s). Negotiate with subcontractors.
- Communicate project milestones to stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attend all design and construction meetings, such as Post-Award Kickoff (PAK).
- Support the Superintendent in resolving in-field challenges with construction or personnel issues.
- Coordinate building structure as well as related aspects (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, electrical) with subcontractors and related personnel.
- Prepare and present a Monthly Project Review report.
- Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, building construction, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction management overseeing multiple, concurrent projects as a Project Engineer, PM, or equivalent role.
- MUST HAVE proven background in Federal and/or Military construction projects
- Knowledge of the FARS is preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal procedures is preferred.
- EM 385 USACE Certification preferred.
- PMP or CCM certification is preferred
- Experience in both civil/ horizontal and building/ vertical construction
- Demonstrated experience in mid-level construction management on commercial, public works, or government construction projects.
- Communication skills will be subject to assessment in both verbal and written form—business correspondence as well as ad-hoc in-field communication will both be strong demands in this position
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 (prefer to see certification as well)
- Other construction management platform experience desired (e.g., Procore, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.)
What We Offer
- Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year DOE
- Sign On Bonus - $10,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums 100% paid for you and your dependents
- Life Insurance (100% premium paid by the company for the employee only)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for bonuses based on performance
Schedule
- Full time
- Hours vary, weekend work may be required
- In office or on-site where the project is located
- Must be willing to travel
EEO
We’re dedicated to creating a respectful workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We celebrate our diverse team and ensure that every applicant is considered based solely on qualifications, without discrimination. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
VEVRAA/This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
BCT Development is a fast-growing ground-up multifamily development company based in Newport Beach, CA. We’re looking for a Construction Manager to join our team and help oversee the construction of our active and upcoming build-to-rent communities.
About the role:
This position serves as an Owner’s Representative, working closely with third-party general contractors to keep projects on track in terms of quality, budget, and schedule. It’s a hands-on role that includes site visits, problem-solving, and close coordination with our internal development team. Experience with townhome or horizontal multifamily projects is a plus.
We’re seeking someone who enjoys being in the field, can manage multiple projects, and communicates effectively with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
What you’ll do:
- Represent BCT on active job sites, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule goals.
- Oversee general contractors with regular site walks and progress reviews.
- Assist with reviewing construction documents, schedules, pay applications, and change orders.
- Participate in value engineering discussions to help keep projects cost-effective and efficient.
- Collaborate with internal development and operations teams to maintain project scope and timelines.
- Support the draw process, third-party inspections, and lender/investor reporting.
- Help identify potential project risks and assist in resolving issues as they arise.
- Foster strong relationships with GCs, consultants, trade partners, and city officials.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–7 years of experience in ground-up residential construction management (townhome or multifamily experience a plus).
- Familiarity with construction budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages.
- Proficiency with Procore, MS Project (or equivalent), Bluebeam, and Excel.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Bonus points for:
- Experience in a development or owner’s rep role.
- Knowledge of the Southern California market.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset and strong field presence.
The work we take on across Orange County tends to come from long standing relationships and negotiated opportunities rather than chasing every job that appears. As a regional builder, our focus has always been steady project delivery and building trust with the owners and consultants we work with year after year. That approach has created a strong backlog of negotiated projects across a wide variety of sectors including multifamily, office, tilt-wall industrial, retail, medical, and other commercial developments, allowing our teams to stay focused on building well rather than constantly chasing the next project.
Equally important to us is the kind of workplace we have built over time. People here tend to stay because they enjoy the environment and the people they work alongside. The teams are collaborative, experienced leaders make time to mentor others, and there is a genuine sense of pride in the projects we deliver together. We try to maintain a culture where professionals can do meaningful work, support one another, and continue growing in their careers.
What this role will involve
• Overseeing commercial construction projects from early planning through completion
• Monitoring project financial performance including budgets and forecasting
• Working closely with Superintendents to keep field operations aligned with the plan
• Maintaining steady communication with owners, architects, and consultants
• Coordinating subcontractor procurement and scope management
• Keeping project documentation organized including RFIs, submittals, and change management
What typically leads to success in this position
• 5+ years working with a reputable commercial General Contractor
• Experience helping manage commercial construction projects
• Comfort reviewing project budgets, schedules, and contracts
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with clients and consultants
• Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree is helpful but not required
Our projects serve the greater Orange County region, including Newport Beach, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, and Mission Viejo, and we enjoy working with professionals who live and build in these same communities.
If this sounds like something worth discussing, apply here on LinkedIn, contact one of our associates, or visit our website and complete the short form so we can schedule a conversation and share more details.
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Planning Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal part on our production team.
The Aftermarket Planning Supervisor will lead and manage a team of spares planners within the aftermarket division of a global aerospace manufacturing company. This role is dedicated to ensuring operational excellence in aftermarket planning, scheduling, and inventory management. With a strong focus on aerospace spares support, the Supervisor will oversee queue management, KPI performance, and daily planning execution to meet customer requirements. The position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of data in the business system, which directly impacts company-wide financial reporting and aftermarket customer satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of spares planners in the aerospace aftermarket division, ensuring high performance, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement and maintain world-class strategies for aftermarket planning, scheduling, inventory, and customer satisfaction, while driving continuous improvement across all functions.
• Oversee all aftermarket planning activities, including workload balance, prioritization, and queue management for PPO, initial commitment dates and recovery dates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and ownership of all lines.
• Drive daily execution of key aftermarket KPIs including PPO release adherence, initial commitment dates and recovery date creation, and PMO release compliance. Monitor individual performance, flex resources to balance changing workloads, and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve the highest aging lines.
• Act as the first line of escalation for planning and operational issues, providing rapid problem-solving support to both the team and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update weekly KPI charts for Tuesday management reports, providing analysis and insights while the Manager presents. Transition ownership of additional metrics (supply cancellations, pull-ins, pushouts, NCR, etc.) from Manager to Supervisor over time.
• Develop and monitor aftermarket production plans, budgets, and schedules in line with aerospace requirements and plant capacity. Proactively identify risks or delays and implement corrective actions to protect customer commitments.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
• Ensure planners execute essential functions including BOM analysis, material planning, timely requisition delivery to purchasing, work order release and management, revision control, ERP data accuracy, and on-time fulfillment of aftermarket customer requirements.
• Oversee inventory levels to meet company and aftermarket customer goals, ensuring alignment with financial targets and operational needs.
• Foster premier customer service for airlines, MROs, and other aerospace aftermarket clients by ensuring planning execution supports client expectations.
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation activities specific to aftermarket supply chain challenges.
• Provide leadership through training, mentoring, and talent development, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth within the spares planning team.
• Execute strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and other applicable planning tools, leveraging aerospace expertise to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure aftermarket planning alignment with aerospace manufacturing standards and long-term business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the management team.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education: BS/BA degree required from an accredited university
Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive planning, scheduling and inventory management experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others, with 2+ years of the 7 years in a planning leadership position
Computer Skills:
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Other Skills:
• Broad knowledge of the field with proven management skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of business finance skills and abilities.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
• BS/BA in supply chain, business management, or operations from an accredited university
• APICS CPIM and/or ISM certifications
• Experience in AS/ISO standards quality management experience.
• Problem-solving skills (Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.)
• Aftermarket or Spares Business experience
Description: Entry-level management position within field.
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Validation Specialist for a contract position at a premier pharmaceutical client in Irvine, CA If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Empowering Experts.
Job Title: QA Validation Specialist (Contract)
Duration: 10 months
Location: Irvine, CA (onsite)
Rate: $38–40/hr.
This position involves hands-on ownership of equipment, facility, and laboratory validations. Ideal for experienced validation professionals who excel in regulated environments and enjoy driving projects from protocol development through audit-ready execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in assuring facility, manufacturing, packaging, and Laboratory equipment are qualified to the required cGMP standards.
- Authors/approves and executes qualification protocols and reports.
- Schedules, plans, manages performance qualifications, calibration and maintenance of equipment and utility systems and laboratory Instruments in coordination with operations, Quality Control and maintenance.
- Assists sourcing and procurement of facility equipment and Laboratory Instruments through completion of following tasks
- Qualification of Vendors Selected.
- Input to the development of the URS/FRS/DDS.
- Assists with the routine calibration and maintenance of the Validation Master Plan for the site.
- May present qualification studies to Regulatory and Client Auditors as required.
- Assists with the design, maintenance, and continual improvement of the qualification system in line with cGMP standards.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance on qualification policies and procedures and the implementation of those within the Production and Quality functional areas.
- Occasionally supervises specialized contract personnel and outside vendors in the performance of contract services.
- Summarizes studies and authors qualification reports in compliance with the cGMP standards and in a timely manner.
- Develops and executes matrix type validations where applicable for processes and equipment with adequate supporting rationales.
- Initiates and investigates exception reports and non-conformances, associated with the qualification studies. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues.
- Other responsibilities and special projects will be assigned based on business and customer needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sciences
- 5+ year’s of experience in a highly regulated pharmaceuticals industry or related field
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory standards for validation.
- Experience in writing and reviewing SOPs, GMPs, governmental regulations and/or protocols for accuracy, traceability and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience with qualification of commercial processing a packaging equipment.
- Proven track record of managing projects from start to finish on time and on budget.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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Information Professional Officer
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Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare 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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Sr Specialist, Clinical Development
Duration - 8 Months
Location - Irvine, CA
Pay Rate:- $55.00-$66.92/hour, depending on experience
Ensures product development includes all necessary clinical input and aspects for the best interest of patients and utility for treating physicians.
Key Responsibilities:
*Ensure successful product lifecycle management, from early human use through commercial submission
*Develop and implement pre-clinical test strategy and provide guidance to team members on execution strategy
*Provide scientific rationale for product attributes and pre-clinical test results
*Provide product and procedural expertise for new product development as well as introduction training for clinical and site personnel
* Develop, review, and update clinical design control documents including providing advice and guidance to product development team on development of technical summaries, clinical risk assessments, product training, instructions for use, design of validation protocols and reports, usability protocols and reports, design and application of FMEAs (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), for technical and clinical documentation in product development.
* Ensure procedural, medical and scientific factors are considered during cross-functional product development project team meetings.
* Design, review and/or conduct literature searches and complete literature reviews for design concept, product development, protocol preparation, clinical risk assessments and/or clinical evaluation reports
* Consult with field personnel to gather field device performance feedback, as well as to ensure national and country clinical/regulatory requirements compliance.
* Evaluate collected data documentation and imaging media, draw findings, make recommendations, and provide advice and guidance to complete product evaluations, product complaint review and other required interim or final reports.
*Analyze data to support clinical trial safety investigations and new product development
*Other duties as assigned by leadership
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in biology or lifesciences field, 5 Years years experience Class II and III medical device technologies and/or clinical studies background Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering Preferred
Additional Skills:
* Proven expertise with computer skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet
* Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, Adobe, and ability to operate general office machinery
* Experience with pre-clinical testing protocols, hospital environments and sterile techniques
* Data analysis skills, with understanding of statistical analysis techniques
* Good communication and organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
* Full knowledge of US and international medical device regulations, of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
* Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Thorough, conscientious and results oriented working style
* Team oriented
* Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
* Knowledge of US/international medical device regulations, of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
* Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
* Experience in TMVR and/or fluroscopic and echocardiographic imaging preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.