Mission Coordinator
SubCom

Job Info

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Job Description

Job Details

Job Location

Williamsburg Office - Williamsburg, VA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

The Mission Coordinator should possess knowledge and work experience in US and Allied Navy operations. Understand coordinated and theater anti-submarine warfare, the Maritime Surveillance System Program, and oceanographic survey ship operations, including subsea remotely operated and autonomous vehicle operations. Possess experience collaborating and coordinating efforts with internal program stakeholders and multiple external organizations and providing executive-level briefings to customers. Must be able to travel to and work at remote locations. This position reports to the Senior Mission Coordinator.
Essential Job Functions
Level Impact Language:

• Act as fleet program liaison - Coordinate customer objectives with fleet operational requirements
• Develop Operation Plans & sailing directives
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with senior US & Allied military and government personnel including embassy Defense Attaché staffs
• Brief senior fleet commanders on project requirements
• Act as Security Manager (Afloat)

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Surface or Submarine Qualified Naval Officer or Master Chief with at least eight years of active service
• Intelligence sub-specialty or experience
• Headquarters staff level experience desired
• Experience conducting operations in sensitive areas, including: Prevention of submerged mutual interference (PMI). Diplomatic and territorial work clearance.
• Experience and understanding of geographic fleet organization, theater anti-submarine warfare, ship scheduling, Joint Global Force Management, navigation, oceanography, unmanned underwater vehicle operations, cable repair, and installation operations
• Knowledge and work experience in US and Allied Navy operations
• Must be able to travel to and work at remote locations
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must possess or be able to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Working Conditions: - This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water
  • Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
  • Humidity is frequently above 90%
  • Noise is over 85 decibels
  • Light is intense/glare
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
  • Work surface is stable
  • Height is elevated
  • Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable
  • Includes exposure to contaminants
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
  • Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions Physical Activity/Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position is considered MEDIUM work: OCCASIONAL - Lift 20-50 pounds
  • Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
  • Identify color differences
  • Wear PPE for skin protection
  • FREQUENT - Lift 10-25 pounds - Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects - Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead - Operate a motor vehicle CONSTANT - Lift up to 10 pounds - Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

BENEFITS

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

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