Company Profile

Military Sealift Command

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
  • 4 days ago

    Purser

    Military Sealift Command - VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $170,413 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 Purser 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 ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Medical Services Officer

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $165,334 + up to a $70,497 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 $69,798 recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees. Actual amount is calculated as 25% of base pay. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command, and ...

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  • 8 days ago

    First Radio Electronics Technician- IAT

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary:$135,479 + $58,502 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 the beginning ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Chief Radio Electronics Technician

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $136,012 + up to a $50,094 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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  • 12 days ago

    First Officer - Mixed Work Schedule

    Militray Sealift Commanf - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $95,735 - $176,784 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 MIXED WORK SCHEDULE Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and Annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The First Officer is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military ...

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  • 14 days ago

    First Officer

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $269,851 + up to a $57,441 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. Actual amount is calculated as 25% of base pay for each year of service, not to exceed three years ($22,234 ...

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  • 15 days ago

    Chief Radio Electronics Technician - MWS

    Military Sealift Command - Norfolk, VA, United States

    Average Annual Salary: $78,792 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 (MIXED WORK SCHEDULE) Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Chief Radio Electronics Technician is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to ...

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  • 17 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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  • 17 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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