Jacob Ponchot
Sultan,WA
Summary
Naval Officer with a BS in Marine Transportation, a minor in maritime administration, and active watchstanding, operations, and damage control experience across shipboard and shore assignments. Background includes division leadership, emergency operations, scheduling support for senior flag officers, and readiness-focused coordination across maintenance, training, and mission support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Officer
NAVAL STATION EVERETT
Everett, WA
06.2026 - Current
- Currently serving as Assistant Operations Officer at NAVAL STATION EVERETT, overseeing daily operations and ensuring mission readiness.
- One of two Operations Section Chiefs under the Naval Station Everett Emergency Operations Center as part of the National Incident Management System.
- Pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Shipping and Logistics from the State University of New York Maritime College to enhance operational expertise.
Flag Aide to Commander
TASK FORCE 76 / EXPEDITIONARY STRIKE GROUP SEVEN
Uruma, Okinawa
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Supported the Commander of Task Force 76/ Expeditionary Strike SEVEN as primary scheduler and travel arranger across Southeast Asia for two Admirals.
- Coordinated mission-oriented meetings for Expeditionary Strike Group between various Naval echelons and organized events with International Naval leadership and ESG-7.
Damage Control Assistant
USS MILIUS (DDG 69)
Yokosuka, Japan
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversaw the successful Damage Control- Industrial Certification, three 8010 Validation Exercises, successful undocking and fire main restoration, an early Mobility- Damage Control Certification, as well as two 7th Fleet Patrols.
- Led the Gas Free Engineering Program as the primary Gas Free Engineer and managed the Damage Control Qualification System onboard.
Division Officer
USS ESSEX (LHD 2)
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Led the Repair Division and Aft Main Propulsion Division onboard USS ESSEX (LHD 2) during critical training exercises and inspections.
- Led shipboard division operations aboard USS ESSEX, managing daily readiness and watchstanding.
- Supervised sailors in maintenance, training, and qualification tasks across assigned work centers.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance checks using Navy maintenance procedures and shipboard logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M University At Galveston
Galveston, TX05-2020
Skills
- Mission readiness tracking
- Operational scheduling
- Maintenance management
- Cross-departmental leadership
- Issue resolution
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy and Mariner Corps Commendation Medal
Timeline
Assistant Operations Officer
NAVAL STATION EVERETT
06.2026 - Current
Flag Aide to Commander
TASK FORCE 76 / EXPEDITIONARY STRIKE GROUP SEVEN
03.2025 - 05.2026
Damage Control Assistant
USS MILIUS (DDG 69)
10.2023 - 03.2025
Division Officer
USS ESSEX (LHD 2)
12.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation
Texas A&M University At Galveston