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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.
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Purchasing Assistant | Residential & Multi-Family Developer
Location: Orange County, CA
Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
The Opportunity
We are a rapidly growing residential builder focused on luxury custom homes, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities throughout California. This is a high-visibility, non-clerical growth position designed for an ambitious professional who wants real exposure to the business side of construction.
We are building a high-performance team that wants responsibility early and advancement quickly.
The Role
You will work directly with leadership and project teams to support procurement, protect budgets, and ensure materials and trade partners stay aligned with fast-moving project schedules.
- Procurement & Bidding: Assist in preparing and distributing bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Bid Leveling: Level and compare bids to ensure complete scope coverage and identify gaps before contracts are finalized.
- Contract Administration: Support the drafting and issuance of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
- Cost Management: Maintain accurate pricing data, track change orders, and assist in value engineering efforts.
- Compliance: Track insurance certificates, licenses, and onboarding requirements for new trade partners.
- Field Coordination: Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align material orders with build schedules and track long-lead items.
Requirements
- Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, estimating, project coordination, or construction operations.
- Industry Exposure: Background in residential, luxury custom, or multi-family building is preferred.
- Technical Edge: Strong Excel skills are required; familiarity with Procore, BuildPro, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Attributes: Analytical, highly organized, and looking for long-term career growth rather than just a job.
Why Join This Team?
This role offers a clear and direct path to becoming a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager. You will gain experience across high-end luxury finishes and large-scale multi-family projects within a company that prioritizes performance and rapid scaling.
Job Summary:
Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help buildA Better Experience. Our ideal Project Manager candidate will manage all aspects of assigned project(s) from preconstruction through closeout. This includes preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, budget control, prime contract negotiation, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, manage construction phase activities such as overall leadership, staff management, client management, project setup, risk management, document management, subcontractor buyout, schedule management, QA/QC management, change management, submittal, and RFI management, financial reporting, and project closeout.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- PRECONSTRUCTION: Assist in the estimating / budgeting process, perform constructability reviews, help develop and manage the value engineering process, assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules and prime contract reviews.
- CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the "Contract Documents” and enforce/manages the documents.
- AGREEMENTS: Prepare and ensure that scope descriptions are complete, well-coordinated, and issued timely.
- SAFETY: Ensure that the project site is safe and that the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is implemented comprehensively, and all Bernards safety procedures are being followed.
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Manage all project financial reporting processes, including overseeing all budgets, contracts, invoices, payment applications, and change order requests.
- RISK MANAGEMENT: Identify areas of risk and plans to address them.Ensure proper insurance is in place and that the project is in full compliance with all Bernards risk management policies.
- QA/QC: Manage the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining quality policies, standards and procedures, ensuring the project meets or exceeds the quality standards of our clients.
- SCHEDULING: Create and update the project schedule collaboratively with the Superintendent(s) to develop accurate and detailed project schedules.
- DOCUMENT CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed.
- REPORTING: As applicable to the project requirements, create the monthly reports for financial status, project status, schedule status, client reporting, etc.
- CLOSEOUT: Manage and oversee all closeout, including final submittals, punch list, as-builts, warranties, and final payments.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
- Over 7 years of construction industry experience managing projects from start-up to completion.
- DSA/Public Works experience is preffered.
- Project experience ranging from $15M – $90M.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with team members, industry partners, and clients.
- Ability to efficiently manage time, workload, prioritize and maintain a sense of urgency.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
- High attention to detail.
- Competency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6 Scheduling and BIM.
- Strong negotiation skills with industry partners and clients.
About Bernards:
Bernards is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary commercial construction and construction management company with a legacy defined by innovation, technical expertise, and operational excellence. For over 50 years, we have specialized in delivering best-in-class construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies across a diverse range of sectors.
Who we are is rooted in an unwavering commitment to quality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. These guiding principles enable us to deliver exceptional value, cultivate enduring partnerships, and exceed expectations. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, we craft tailored solutions that address the unique needs of every project. With a steadfast focus on our clients’ goals and an unrelenting attention to detail, Bernards guarantees successful outcomes that stand the test of time.
At the core of our success lies the power of employee-ownership. Each team member shares a vested interest in the success of your project, fueling a culture of dedication, accountability, and innovation. This collective passion drives us to build more than just structures—we build trust, lasting relationships, and a shared vision for communities that thrive.
At Bernards, we don’t just construct; we create legacies grounded in excellence and driven by purpose. By focusing on "Building Better Experiences" for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners, we empower a future defined by leadership, innovation, and impact.
Building Better Experiences for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners for over 50 years!
- Driven by our commitment to community enhancement, we build with purpose to create a better tomorrow. This ethos is the cornerstone of our operations and inspires every project we undertake.
- Proudly recognized as a Ruby Certification Champion by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and honored by the Cal/OSHA SHARP, we set the benchmark for safety excellence, ensuring the highest standards in every project.
- Our Centers of Excellence (COEs) lead the charge in innovation, mastering diverse markets to provide unmatched expertise and custom solutions. We ensure every project is a testament to precision and world- class excellence.
As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:
- Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
- Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
- Gas Card
- Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Open Personal Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Hours
Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact
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.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in a purchasing role, buying out all phases of vertical construction.
Responsibilities
- Value engineering construction plans, review details/assemblies
- Create preliminary/final budgets
- Develop/review scopes of work
- Solicit bids from vendors/subcontractors
- Award contracts
- Monitor budgets
Qualifications
- Strong negotiation skills
- 3 - 5 years' of purchasing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Read plans
- Understanding of construction process and plan details
- Work as part of a team
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.
Arrowhead Talent Solutions is helping a growing aerospace and aviation manufacturing company find a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor in Fullerton, CA.
**Must be a US Citizen**
**Must have experience with CNC Machines**
- Lead first-shift manufacturing operations for a large production team, ensuring safety, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Manage daily production activities including scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management.
- Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, cross-functional problem solving, and 5S initiatives.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and maintenance to resolve production issues and improve product quality.
- Conduct performance reviews and support hiring, development, and retention of team members.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (aerospace or automotive preferred).
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining environments, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
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.
You will act as the Staff Mechanical Engineering Owner's Representative with technical expertise for mechanical engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value. This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams including FAM, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations.
You will report to the Senior Manager for MEP Engineering with DLR Architecture & Facilities Engineering.
What You Will Do
* Act as Owner's Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort. Project types will include shops, rides, hotels, shows, maintenance facilities, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property.
* Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules and budgets.
* Develop concepts and Request for Proposals (RFP)s.
* Attend, participate, and problem solve during site visits from concept through construction.
* Review drawings and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and statutes
* Work with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.
* Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines.
* Develop clear technical analyses and recommend frameworks to inform executive review and approval.
* Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.
* As the owner's representative, you'll review with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
* Liaison with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and compliant with external requirements.
* Research Record Drawings in Disneyland Archives.
* Perform field work to investigate and assess mechanical related infrastructure in the Resort.
* Independently review new and existing design drawings and calculations.
* Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor requests for information per Resort standards.
* Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements.
* Perform reviews of existing infrastructure: propose upgrades and replacements, present findings and recommendations.
* Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects, including signing and sealing construction documents when required.
* Design with focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
* Expedite the receipt of sample submittals required for final design approval.
* Participate in weekly design coordination meetings and prioritize items to minimize schedule impacts.
* Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.
* Support Executive Design Reviews by contributing technical content, analysis, and coordination as requested by Project or Design Management.
What We Look For
* 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design, HVAC/DX/VRF/CHW applications, central plant development and operational guidance, hydraulics, hydronics, compressed air, overall kitchen designs and implementation.
* Ability to support project partners in procurement and construction.
* Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, ACC, and other engineering-based software.
* Working knowledge of both National and Local Standards and Codes.
Required Education and Licensure
* BS Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university.
* Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in good standing.
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Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at ( ) .
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $126,800.00 to $154,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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