Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Vessel Assessment Team (VAT) Operations Specialist to help support our current USMC contract out of Brisbane, Australia.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
- The Operations Specialist will assess the vessel's mission capability and crew efficiency, and report findings to the Sponsors via the VAT Manager.
- The role includes evaluating the vessel's ability to integrate with existing platforms and infrastructure.
- Evaluate the vessel's operational performance and submit reports for review by the Sponsors via the VAT Manager.
- Present recommendations for enhancing crew, efficiency, and vessel performance to the Sponsors via the VAT Manager.
- Present recommendations for enhancing Embarked Force's operational planning for the utilization of the SLV (STS) as a maneuver, mobility and sustainment platform.
- Conduct assessments and observations as outlined by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and Littoral Manoeuvre Program (LiMP) Office of vessel, crew and the Embarked Force.
- Provide input and/or create, and submit daily situation reports, and other requirements.
- Perform additional responsibilities and duties as required by the VAT Manager or SLV (STS) Project Manager
**Minimum Qualifications**:
- Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years of experience with safety compliance in maritime or naval operations. _Additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree_
- At least 5 years of experience in shipboard logistics, amphibious planning and/or embarkation operations.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Familiar with Marine Corps processes, procedures, and interoperability requirements
- Extensive experience in maritime operations and mission assessments.
- Desire, but not required, is to have a former Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) or Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with operating from an Amphibious Warfare Ship experience.
- Completion of Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) and/or Command and Staff College (CSC)
- Littoral and Amphibious Operations (EABO, MPF, ESG, ARG/MEU integration) experience and/or understanding.
**Clearance Requirement**:
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
**Physical Requirement**:
- Requires the ability to work aboard vessel and ashore
📌 Vessel Assessment Team (Vat) Operations Specialist
🏢 ManTech
📍 Brisbane