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