Military Sealift Command
Military Sealift Command

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SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$108K - $140K/yr

Summary The selectee for this position will serve as a SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT in Comptroller Department (N8) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Learn more about this agency Duties Help * You will establish ...

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$56K - $84K/yr

You will serve as a Mechanical Engineer in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Engineering Department (N7), Life Cycle Management Division (N75). * You will manage the ships life cycle plan by ...

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $118K/yr

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * This ... command decision. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. * You will be ...

MARINE SURVEYOR

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $98K/yr

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You ... local or command decision. * Overtime may be required. * Shipyard and shipboard work is a ...

Military Sealift Command Jobs Information

Do workers at the Military Sealift Command get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Does the Military Sealift Command pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At the Military Sealift Command, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
91% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from the Military Sealift Command affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people get paid time off work.
86% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at the Military Sealift Command worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do the Military Sealift Command workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
79% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for the Military Sealift Command workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at the Military Sealift Command?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
56% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do the Military Sealift Command managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at the Military Sealift Command spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people feel stressed out here.
88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at the Military Sealift Command recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people got enough training when they started.
74% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the Military Sealift Command?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 93% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think the Military Sealift Command’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the Military Sealift Command is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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Radio Electronic Technician Information Assurance Technician with Security Clearance

Military Sealift Command

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Other

Posted yesterday

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Military Sealift Command rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

DUTIES **A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Please visit: https://sealiftcommand.com/recruitment-bonus for details. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. ** The First Radio Electronics Technician (IAT) is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments. The First Radio Electronics Technician Information Assurance Technician (IAT) serves as the ships assistant Information Technology (IT) System Administrator under the Chief Radio Electronics Technician (CRET) IAT. Duties and responsibilities are to assist the lead System Administrator CRET in providing expert technical advice and guidance on critical Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) and to solve integration and operational system issues. Will assist in maintaining the Military Sealift Command (MSC) afloat Computing Environment (CE). Duties encompass performing and or assisting in vulnerability scans, system backups, computer virus scans and implementation of security measures when tasked by the Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of the Navy (DON)/MSC. Assist in the diagnoses of system failures, isolate sources of problems stemming with hardware, system software, and applications. On systems, provides input in drafting information systems security documentation (i.e. disaster recovery plans). Assist in the applications of patches released for Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and all other remediation required as mandated by MSC. Report the IAVM compliance or discrepancies to System Administrator. Assist in the maintaining of files and records of computer equipment allocated to the ship by location and shipboard personnel assigned responsibility. Review Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s) for completeness and functionality. Interact with technical support personnel in the absence of the CRET, briefing CRET, Ship’s Communications Officer (SCO) and/or Commanding Officer at appropriate times. Assist shipboard personnel with customer assistance and/or training in response to their CE needs and requirements. Track all trouble calls to the MSC Global Service Desk (GSD). In addition, make necessary corrections to the trouble call log during Service Desk review sessions. May be tasked by the SCO to perform other duties of a Communications/Operational nature outside of the position assigned. Incumbent is required to attend Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) course and complete MSC EKMS PQS 301, and maintain his or her overall knowledge of EKMS and procedures as a Local Element User. Must possess a Top Secret clearance. Ensure continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies. Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Performs all other duties as assigned. Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain: U.S. Regular Passport (also referred to as a tourist or blue passport) with minimum of seven (7) months of expiration date. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date. Position Specific Requirements: • US Navy E5 or above (Cyber IT rating) with at least two (2) years’ experience in shipboard Communications Center (i.e. Radio Central or ADP). Other branches of the Military/National Guard, experience working in Communications/Cybersecurity Center or Operations Center **(this is not referring to a Combat Information Center (CIC)). ** Experience must be within ten (10) years of announcement. OR • Must have two (2) years cumulative experience sailing on MSC vessels as a permanent Second Radio Electronics Technician (RET2) or temporary First Radio Electronics Technician (RET1). Must have experience aboard an AKE, AOE or EPF working or training as the Local Area Network (LAN) assistant. Documented by the onboard SCO (IAM). OR • Equivalent Government and/or Commercial Cyber workforce with at least two (2) years’ experience. Experience must be within ten (10) years of announcement. AND • Current Security plus Certificate or Higher, within last three (3) years of announcement from an accredited test facility. **Note: Security Plus Certification is not required with Merit Promotion package or External application. However, Promotion and/or employment are contingent upon receipt of current Security Plus Certification from an accredited test facility issued within last three (3) years from the date of the announcement. NOTE: When submitting an application for employment, you must provide a letter from your Facility Security Officer and or Government Security Official to document Top Secret eligibility. You must have Top Secret eligibility within the last 24 months; or current active Secret clearance, or confidential security clearance eligibility, when hired for this position.**

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