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SAIC

Marine Mammal Operator 1

Pay: $40,001/yr

Posted: 07/06/2026

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Commercial Diver works under the surface of water, with or without the aid of underwater breathing apparatus, to inspect, install, repair and remove equipment and structures, conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, photograph structures or marine life, collect various forms of aquatic life for commercial or research purposes, and find and recover missing items and persons.

$67,415 / year median in California

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Job Description

Description SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Operator 1 for our San Diego, CA location . In this role, the successful candidate will be required to provide oversight and technical direction to staff in a non-supervisory capacity, perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment.

JOB DUTIES

Personnel are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of small watercraft. Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform advanced husbandry, and observation of marine mammals. The personnel in this position shall be designated as primary handler for multiple animals, executing individual training plans for specific animals. As part of an integrated military function the MMS01 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects. This position will require scuba diving and oversight of dive station tasking. Advanced scuba skills are required. Job will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions. All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test. Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays. Deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures. A requirement for this position includes the ability to travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

: High school diploma (or equivalent). Must hold a Secret security clearance. Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs. The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract. SCUBA certification Two and a half years (36 months) of Marine Mammal Systems experience. SAIC Dive Supervisor qualified.

Target salary range:

$40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.