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Ship's Communication Officer

RMGS, Inc. is currently recruiting a Ship's Communication Officer in Little Creek, VA. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise allocated watch standing personnel.
• Serve as ships Network Administrator.
• Prepare and coordinate planned maintenance schedules as required to ensure maximum operational readiness.
• Provide technical assistance and conduct necessary training.
• Maintain technical publications and files.
• Ensure communications security (COMSEC) procedures and instructions related to crypto security, transmission security, and emissions securities are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Manage the transfer of information technology using Military or commercial satellites, tactical line of sight (LOS), high frequency (HF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), very high frequency (VHF), and high frequency (HF) long-haul.
• Ensure operations that are routinely performed within a carrier strike group with specific circuits and protocol are adhered to and utilized by TSVRON vessels.
• Comply with COMSEC requirements on both transmission and receipt of communications messages.
• Manage the operation of information systems in support of worldwide telecommunications network.
• Assigned systems include, but not limited to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CENTRIX.
• Advise the Master on capabilities, limitations and condition of equipment. May be required to work aloft and over side to ascertain equipment condition.
• Operate C5I systems including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition and identification.
• Comply with EKMS regulations as part of an EKMS Local Element.
• Stand communications watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• The SCO is required to observe all safety rules and take appropriate precautions to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers. The SCO may be assigned as the department tag out / lock out coordinator.
• The SCO is required to be proficient in the performance of shipboard emergency drills.
• A great amount of physical effort is required in this position

Required Qualifications and Experience

Company Overview

RMGS, Inc. is a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S. Government, allied nations, and private industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. RMGS, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Company benefits include : medical, dental, and vision insurance and / or TRICARE supplemental insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group and supplemental group life insurance, supplemental insurance, 401(k), workers' compensation, and direct deposit.

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