Company Profile

Miltary Sealift Command (MSC)

Company Overview

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is the premier provider of ocean transportation to the Department of Defense. Our civil service careers offer job security, training and accelerated career advancement opportunities. It could be your opportunity to travel the globe with a rewarding maritime career.

Company History

It first came into existence on 9 July 1949 when the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) became solely responsible for the Department of Defense's ocean transport needs. The MSTS was renamed the Military Sealift Command in 1970.

Benefits

Thrift Savings plan. Most ships you have your own stateroom and Head, some you share with one other person.

Positions Available
  • 7 days ago

    Deck Engineer - Mixed Work Schedule

    Military Sealift Commanf - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Salary: $61,442 DUTIES MIXED WORK SCHEDULE - Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives.The Deck Engineer Machinist 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. ...

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  • 8 days ago

    AB (Able Bodied) W (Watch)

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $61,442 View the current recruitment bonus memo. This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES Base Salary: $64,535 Per annum. 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 ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Second Officer

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $246,791 + up to a $51,902 BONUS View the current recruitment bonus memo. This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). 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 ...

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  • 8 days ago

    AEL

    Military Sealift Command - VA, United States

    Any Entry Level Announcement opens from 07/06/2026 to 07/20/2026. VIEW FULL JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT START THE APPLICATION Average Annual Salary: $76,225 - $78,776 This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES **The Supply Utilityman, Wiper and Ordinary Seaman are civil service mariners (CIVMARs) employed by the Navy to serve the Military ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Second Cook

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $121,831 and up to a $12,418 BONUS This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.).DUTIES The Second Cook is responsible for the timely preparation and production of all menu items assigned. Additionally, he/she is responsible for the cleanliness of the galley. Incumbent shall assist the Chief Cook in the efficient operation of the ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Assistant Cook

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $101,222 and up to a $11,036 BONUS This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES The Assistant Cook 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 ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Second Electrician

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $135,985 This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES The Second Electrician performs routine maintenance, repair, and operation of ship's electrical systems. This includes but is not limited to various types of switchboards, generators, motors, lighting systems, electrical deck cargo handling equipment, two and three wire ...

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  • 9 days ago

    Second Radio Electronic Technician

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $87,392 This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES The Second Radio Electronics Technician (RET2) 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 ...

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  • 9 days ago

    3rd Assistant Engineer

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $208,790 + up to a $75,876 BONUS View the current recruitment bonus memo. This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). 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 ...

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  • 14 days ago

    Able Seaman (AB) - M (Maintenance) MWS (part time)

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $59,127 This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.). DUTIES 24-162-01EXOCMWS (MIXED WORK SCHEDULE) Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Able Seaman (M) is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve ...

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