DescriptionVentus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled mid-to-senior level Oceanographer to support an innovative program office. You will provide technical expertise in tactical oceanography to evaluate customer solutions and support the development, assessment, and integration of ocean environmental capabilities for undersea warfare applications. You will possess extensive knowledge of physical oceanography, environmental modeling, and the operational impacts of ocean conditions on naval sensors, platforms, and mission effectiveness. This position requires collaboration with government engineers, scientists, and operational stakeholders to analyze customer requirements, assess technical approaches, and support testing, validation, and transition of oceanographic capabilities into Navy systems. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Onsite: Newport, RI
Travel: Less than 10%
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required, TS Clearance preferred.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Meteorology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8-15+ years of professional experience supporting tactical oceanography, naval oceanographic operations, or environmental effects analysis.
- Experience evaluating operational solutions using oceanographic data to support undersea warfare, sonar performance, or maritime mission planning.
- Knowledge of ocean environmental models, bathymetry, acoustic propagation, and environmental impacts on naval systems.
- Experience supporting technical assessments, test and evaluation activities, or requirements analysis for DoD or Navy programs.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and government teams.
Desired Experience:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting NUWC, NAVOCEANO, NAVSEA, ONR, or other Navy research and acquisition organizations.
- Operational experience supporting fleet tactical oceanography or anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions.
- Familiarity with oceanographic modeling tools, environmental databases, GIS applications, and data visualization software.
- Experience supporting system integration, verification and validation, or operational test events.
- Knowledge of autonomous maritime systems, undersea sensing technologies, or environmental mission planning tools.
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com
