Oceanographer

About the role

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled mid-to-senior level Oceanographer to support an innovative program office. The ideal candidate 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements and assess technical approaches to support the development of oceanographic capabilities for undersea warfare applications.
• Collaborate 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.
• Support technical assessments, test and evaluation activities, and requirements analysis for DoD or Navy programs.
• Write and brief reports on oceanographic findings and their implications for naval operations.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and government teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Technical expertise in tactical oceanography.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with oceanographic modeling tools and environmental databases.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-life balance and personal development opportunities.
• Mentorship and career development support.
• A culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Onsite: Newport, RI

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.