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Senior Project Manager | Allied Resources Technical Consultants
About the Position:
Allied Resources is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a large public-works construction project in the Philadelphia area. This role requires a strong background in commercial, institutional, or infrastructure construction, with public-sector experience preferred but not required. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, disability coverage, parental leave, volunteer days, and more.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee all phases of a large public-works or commercial construction project from preconstruction through closeout.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to project teams including superintendents, project engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, contracts, and financial performance to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules; monitor progress and implement corrective actions where needed.
- Ensure adherence to contract documents, drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, buyout, negotiation, and ongoing coordination during construction.
- Manage the submittal, RFI, change order, and documentation process to maintain project accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee on-site operations, including safety, quality control, inspections, and compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the client, design teams, inspectors, municipal agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to support project success.
- Mentor and develop project staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support to enhance performance and capability.
- Lead project meetings, progress reporting, and communication to ensure alignment with all parties.
- Support additional project management and operational activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of construction project management experience overseeing large-scale projects.
- Public-works, municipal, infrastructure, or government-funded project experience preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including staff development, accountability, and decision-making.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and cost management.
- Proven ability to read and interpret construction documents, contracts, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
EEO Policy:
Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Avo Photonics ( ) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.
We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule to meet project deadlines, keep multiple records, be self-motivated and detail oriented, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.
Specifically:
- Manage Teams responsible for all materials including incoming inspection, inventory (stock room and manufacturing floor), reject control
- Lead and manage the incoming inspection process for all materials and components, ensuring timeliness and compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Communicate issues to Procurement
- Oversee inventory organization and ensure timely distribution of materials on a 24/7 basis
- Manage materials reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
- Understand and control rejected material returned to the inventory room and ensure proper and timely disposition
- Partner with Procurement Manager to return rejected material discovered on production floor
- Support accounting of recovered materials
- Be highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload
Requirements:
- BS in business, accounting, operations, or related discipline
- 10 years experience with management of Materials in a manufacturing environment
- Expertise with an ERP system (SAP preferred)
- 7 years management experience of small teams
- Experience operating within an ISO9001-certified company
- Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills
- Attributes: High attention to detail, organized, able to multitask, personable, motivated, willing to take initiative
Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics because of the referral or through any other means.
Senior Estimator | Allied Resources Technical Consultants
About the Position
Allied Resources Technical Consultants (ARTC) is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to support our client’s growing construction operations in the Philadelphia area. This role focuses on budgeting, bidding, and estimating commercial projects ranging from ground‑up builds to interior renovations. The position offers a competitive annual salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, PTO), and long‑term career stability. This is a direct‑hire, on‑site opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
- Review and analyze client RFPs, project requirements, and bid solicitations.
- Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, and subcontractor invitations.
- Examine drawings, project manuals, and specifications to develop accurate quantity take‑offs.
- Build detailed, project‑specific scope narratives and cost breakdowns.
- Obtain, evaluate, and organize subcontractor proposals; participate in buyout and negotiation.
- Develop project budgets, conceptual estimates, and value‑engineering options.
- Assist in the creation of project schedules aligned with construction workflow.
- Conduct site visits and walkthroughs to validate field conditions and scope.
- Support project management teams with cost updates, change order pricing, and scope clarifications throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience within commercial construction.
- Proven experience estimating ground‑up, tenant improvement, and interior fit‑out projects up to $100M.
- Strong proficiency in quantity take‑offs and reading construction documents.
- Familiarity with multiple bid formats, including Lump Sum, Competitive Bid, Cost‑Plus, and GMP.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, PlanSwift, and Microsoft Project.
- Industry certifications (such as Construction Management or BCCE) are beneficial but not required.
- Bilingual abilities or regional market knowledge are a plus, but not necessary.
EEO Policy
Allied Resources Technical Consultants complies with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected class.
Akdeniz Chemson, one of the Chemical Companies of OYAK Group, is one of the leading producers of polymer additives, and the world market leader in the field of PVC stabilizer products. Focused on quality, innovation and sustainability, the company works as a “one-stop-shop” for clients around the world, in order to supply all their needs in formulation.
Exciting and diverse fields of responsibilities, interesting career opportunities and a performance-related remuneration are just a few points that attracts us to the best workers and specialists worldwide.
We are committed to our employees, to give them the opportunity to fully commit themselves.
Akdeniz Chemson is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career – worldwide.
We are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
As Akdeniz Chemson, one of the OYAK Group companies and the world’s leading polymer additive manufacturer, we are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist for our company to be assigned at our location Philedelphia, USA.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to join our operations team. This role plays a key part in ensuring effective coordination across procurement, production planning, and inventory management processes, while supporting uninterrupted production and on-time customer delivery. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our manufacturing operations, offering direct exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes and close collaboration with global teams.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment, is comfortable working with SAP ERP systems, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
This position requires valid authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in production planning and supply chain operations, with practical knowledge of procurement processes in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (PP / MM modules) in a manufacturing environment is required
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and support the governance of short-, mid-, and long-term production plans in line with Global Planning department directives and strategic guidance
- Plan raw material and material requirements in alignment with production strategies, demand forecasts, and customer commitments
- Review production, planning, and inventory data using SAP (PP / MM modules), ensuring data accuracy and alignment with global planning standards
- Monitor daily inventory levels and proactively identify aged, slow-moving, and at-risk stock in accordance with Global Planning policies to support inventory optimization
- Execute operational procurement activities with approved suppliers, including proactive follow-up on lead times, delivery performance, and supply continuity
- Support and contribute to supplier negotiations on pricing, delivery terms, and commercial conditions to achieve cost efficiency and supply reliability
- Collaborate closely with Production, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Quality teams while ensuring alignment with Global Planning department guidance to achieve service levels and operational efficiency
- Support integration between procurement and production planning processes to ensure smooth end-to-end supply chain operations
- Analyze and report KPIs related to inventory, supply, and production planning performance
- Ensure adherence to company procedures, quality standards, and EHS regulations
If we have attracted your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. We hope to welcome you soon as a valuable member of our team.
Metric Geo is exclusively representing a leading pharmaceutical construction company in the search for a Construction Project Executive.
This organization is a nationally recognized builder of complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing facilities, delivering technically demanding projects for some of the most sophisticated clients in the industry. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a senior operational leader to oversee multiple large-scale projects and drive performance across their portfolio.
Position Summary:
The Construction Project Executive will provide executive-level oversight of multiple pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects, ensuring safe delivery, schedule certainty, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
This individual will lead Project Managers and senior project teams while serving as the key link between executive leadership, operations, and major clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Operational Leadership
- Provide executive oversight across multiple concurrent, technically complex projects.
- Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards, safety protocols, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor schedules, budgets, risk exposure, and resource planning across the portfolio.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, claims, and commercial challenges.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior PMs.
- Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.
- Establish structured project review processes and operational consistency.
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with pharmaceutical client expectations.
Financial & Commercial Oversight
- Own financial performance across assigned projects, including forecasting, margin protection, and cost controls.
- Review and approve major change orders, subcontract agreements, and claims strategy.
- Ensure disciplined reporting, billing accuracy, and cash flow management.
- Provide executive oversight during preconstruction, estimating reviews, and project handoffs.
Client & Executive Interface
- Serve as executive point of contact for key pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
- Build and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
- Lead executive meetings, negotiations, and issue resolution.
- Represent the organization in high-level client and industry engagements.
Strategic Growth & Operational Excellence
- Support pursuit strategies, interviews, and major proposal efforts.
- Provide insight into new market expansion, delivery models, and operational improvements.
- Standardize best practices and drive lessons learned across projects.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required)
- Advanced degree preferred
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive construction experience
- 5+ years in senior leadership (Project Executive, Senior PM, or Operations leadership)
- Proven success delivering large-scale, technically complex projects (pharmaceutical/life sciences strongly preferred)
- Experience overseeing multiple project teams simultaneously
Skills & Competencies
- Executive-level leadership and decision-making capability
- Advanced financial acumen and cost management expertise
- Strong client-facing presence and negotiation skills
- Deep understanding of contracts, scheduling, and risk management
- Proficiency in project management and financial systems
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
Work Environment
- Executive-level office presence with regular site visits
- Oversight of active pharmaceutical construction environments
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
For confidential consideration, please contact Metric Geo directly. We are managing this search exclusively on behalf of our client.
Senior UX Designer
We are seeking a Senior UX Designer to support the Member Portal (web and mobile) within the Cross Channel Solutions team. This role is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for leading end-to-end UX efforts while partnering closely with business stakeholders, BSAs, engineering, and offshore design teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead UX design from discovery through high-fidelity execution
- Translate business requirements into intuitive, user-centered solutions
- Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and specifications in Figma (must-have)
- Collaborate in an Agile environment to ensure scalable, feasible solutions
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to UX standards and design processes
- Support major initiatives, including an upcoming mobile app redesign
Qualifications
- 3+ years of UX design experience in a corporate/enterprise environment
- Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
- Advanced Figma proficiency (used daily)
- Solid understanding of usability, accessibility, and user-centered design
- Portfolio required
Preferred
- Experience mentoring junior designers
- Exposure to AI-assisted design workflows
- Familiarity with front-end concepts (HTML/CSS)
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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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Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Staff Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.
Job Description
Staff Nurses are responsible for the following:
Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
The Staff Nurse will provide professional nursing care to a group of patients within a specified time period and complete all required documentation.
Qualifications for this position include:
BSN Degree p referred
State Issued RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
ICU experience strongly preferred
Work Shift
Workday Night (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Primary Location Address
559 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa-tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Full time 36 hours/week day/night rotation
Job Description
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Staff Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.
Staff Nurses are responsible for the following:
- Performs patient procedures within the nursing scope of practice.
- Practices safe medication administration and assesses patient responses to medication.
- Participates in reviewing and/or implementing clinical pathways and care coordination.
The Staff Nurse will provide professional nursing care to a group of patients within a specified time period and complete all required documentation.
Qualifications for this position include:
- BSN Degree preferred
- State Issued RN license
- One year RN experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association: ACLS preferred
CCRN or proof of ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care) required or will need to sign our adult Critical Care Course agreement (two year work commitment).
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address
111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa-tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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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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