OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

U.S. Navy; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free health insurance

Paid training

College credit

Job summary

A military organization is looking for an Operations Specialist to lead operations in the Combat Information Center. The role involves tracking and evaluating potential threats using advanced radar equipment and providing critical intel to support Navy operations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time service are available, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Must be 17 years or older.
• Able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead in the Combat Information Center.
• Track and evaluate potential enemy targets using radar.
• Provide tactical recommendations to supervisors.

Skills

Radar Equipment Proficiency

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Do you have what it takes to lead in the heart of Naval combat? As an Operations Specialist, you will serve as a supervisor and leader in the top−secret Combat Information Center. From the ocean surface, to outer space, you have a complete picture of all assets in the area. Day and night, your team tracks potential enemy targets and records their movement using complex radar equipment. As an OS, your intel gives ships and aircraft a strategic advantage, and helps weapons operators neutralize any threat to American forces.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Specialists function as plotters, radio−telephone and Command and Control sound−powered telephone talkers and maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information. On any given day, Operations Specialists:

• Serve as watch supervisors and section leaders
• Track, classify and evaluate potential contacts using the latest radar equipment
• Interpret and evaluate presentations and tactical situations and make recommendations to supervisors during watch conditions
• Apply a thorough knowledge of doctrine and procedures applicable to CIC operations contained in U.S. Navy Instructions and Allied or U.S. Navy
• Provide to the command technical information and assistance related to Anti−Surface Warfare, Anti− Air Warfare, Anti−Submarine Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, Mine Warfare, Naval Gunfire Support, search and rescue operations and other matters pertaining to the Operations Specialist's area

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post−9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Normal color perception, sight, speech and hearing are required.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands, aboard surface ships, aircraft and submarines and with Naval Special Warfare. They generally divide time between assignments ashore and afloat.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

The role above is an Active Duty opportunity in the Navy, however there are part-time roles available as an Operations Specialist. Serving part−time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Cryptologic Technicians in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes