Surface Warfare Officer

US Navy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Meal stipends

Job summary

The United States Navy seeks a Surface Warfare Officer to lead a division of Sailors, overseeing administrative, operational, and maintenance duties while gaining ship operations knowledge across engineering, navigation, and combat systems.

You will supervise Sailors, stand watches, and progress through qualifications to assume Officer of the Deck duties, with opportunities to collaborate across warfare communities during exercises and real-world operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be between 18 and 32 years old.
• Must have or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a division of Sailors responsible for a ship system or mission area (e.g., engineering equipment, combat systems maintenance, navigation, or deck seamanship).
• Stand watch underway and in port, progressing through qualifications until trusted with Officer of the Deck duties.
• Plan and execute shipboard programs such as maintenance, training, inspections, safety, and administrative requirements.
• Manage risk and enforce standards during evolutions like underway replenishment and flight quarters.
• Integrate with other warfare communities during exercises and real-world operations.

Skills

Leadership

Division management

Operational planning

Watch qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The United States Navy maintains a constant presence on the ocean to ensure safety and maintains international relations across the globe. Every year, thousands of brave individuals take to the oceans, manning different ships across the fleet. You will have the ability to from one of the many bases we have around the world such as Norfolk Virginia, Mayport Florida, San Diego California, and others located in Hawaii, Spain, Japan, and around the globe.

About the Role

As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will be in charge of a division of Sailors, managing administrative, operational, maintenance responsibilities. SWOs are expected to learn ship operations across major areas like engineering, navigation, and combat systems, then apply that knowledge while leading Sailors and standing watch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a division of Sailors responsible for a ship system or mission area (examples include engineering equipment, combat systems maintenance, navigation, or deck seamanship).
• Stand watch underway and in port, progressing through formal watch qualifications until trusted with Officer of the Deck duties.
• Plan and execute shipboard programs such as maintenance, training, inspections, safety, and administrative requirements.
• Manage risk and enforce standards during complex evolutions like underway replenishment, flight quarters, amphibious operations, and restricted waters navigation.
• Integrate with other warfare communities (aviation, submarine, expeditionary) during exercises and real-world operations.

Qualifications

Must be an American Citizen.

Must be between the ages of 18-32

Must have or be in pursuit of a Bachelors degree and have a GPA minimum of 2.75

Pay range and compensation package

Starting out as a brand new officer in the Navy, your base salary will be about $50,000. However, along with a base salary, you are entitled to a housing allowance that will start at around $33,000+, and other stipends included for food, uniforms, and other expenses need on a yearly basis. Amounts for each vary based on location of which you are stationed.