Amy McClellan
Boston,MA
Summary
U.S. Navy Lieutenant | Graduate of USNA Class of ‘18 Summary: Dedicated and accomplished U.S. Navy officer with extensive experience in submarine operations and leadership roles. Possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills. Seeking a challenging position that will leverage my background and expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Boston University
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures on naval operations, fostering student interest and participation.
- Implemented hands-on training exercises, enhancing students' practical skills in leadership and engineering
- Collaborated with faculty to design and update course curricula, ensuring relevance to contemporary naval practices.
Submarine Operations Officer
Destroyer Squadron 15, United States Navy
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Advised senior leadership on operational strategies to enhance readiness and effectiveness for anti-submarine operations
- Coordinated multinational naval exercises, fostering collaboration and interoperability among partner nations.
- Responsible for coordinating and deconflicting over 4.9 million square miles of waterspace
Assistant Weapons Officer
USS Ohio | U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated transfer of 7 key SONAR systems to shipyard control, encompassing over 35 work packages and 300 man-hours for OHIO’s tactical system upgrade
- Planned and coordinated an extensive weapons offload, including over 100 Tomahawk missiles, ten torpedoes, and 250,000 lbs of Special Forces ammunition
- Qualified as U.S Navy Submarine Officer (Dolphin pin)
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating or maintaining weapons systems.
Junior Officer (Temporary Assignment)
SSBN Louisiana | U.S. Navy
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Selected for an all-junior officer watch team during Sea Trials
- Was instrumental in the successful execution of the Operation Reactor Safeguards Examination
- Integrated intricate navigational systems to develop precise fire control solutions in complex operational environments
Main Propulsion Assistant
USS Ohio | U.S. Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned and executed 29 emergent Quality Assurance Work Packages over the course of a two-month emergent Voyage Repair Period
- Coordinated complex main engine testing and troubleshooting without outside technical assistance
- Led watchteam through three major ship-wide inspections, including an Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Spanish
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
05-2018
No Degree - Naval Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS)
Charleston12-2018
Qualified in Nuclear Engineering -
Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer
Washington, DC12.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Mentoring students
- Public speaking
- Work-life balance
- Operational efficiency
- Resource management
- Operational security
Certification
- Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer
- Conventional Ordnance Safety Officer
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Naval Science
Boston University
04.2025 - Current
Submarine Operations Officer
Destroyer Squadron 15, United States Navy
09.2023 - 03.2025
Junior Officer (Temporary Assignment)
SSBN Louisiana | U.S. Navy
02.2023 - 04.2023
Assistant Weapons Officer
USS Ohio | U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 06.2024
Main Propulsion Assistant
USS Ohio | U.S. Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Spanish
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
No Degree - Naval Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS)
Qualified in Nuclear Engineering -
Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer