Jobs search Oceanographer Ventus Solutions

• Full-time
• Newport, Rhode Island, United States
• 6d ago Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting.

We believe our employees' success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you'll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we're committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission. Ventus 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 C learance 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 Solutions Apply for this job Share this job