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Marine Mammal Assistant 2

San Diego, CA · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform basic husbandry, and observation of marine mammals * The personnel in this position may designated as primary or secondary ...

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Infographic showing various Marine Mammals job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 92% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,632 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Marine Mammal Assistant 2

Science Applications International Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description


SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant 2 for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to 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 basic husbandry, and observation of marine mammals
  • The personnel in this position may designated as primary or secondary handler, executing individual training plans for specific animals
  • As part of an integrated military function the MMA2 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
  • This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus
  • Job will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions
  • All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification
  • 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 be able to obtain Secret security clearance after start
  • 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
  • Basic SCUBA
  • One (1) years of Marine Mammal Systems experience

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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