Top-Level Engine Mariner Subject Matter Expert (Course Approval SME)

One Federal Solution•Martinsburg, WV

About The Position

One Federal Solution is seeking a Senior Marine Engineer to evaluate engineering training courses and programs for Coast Guard approval. The role applies engine-room experience to the standards used to train future mariners. The position evaluates course requests, curricula, training sites, instructors, learning objectives, practical exercises, assessments, and examinations for compliance with applicable regulations, guidance, and maritime industry best practices. It also prepares recommendations and approval-related correspondence and certificates for Coast Guard review. Work is routed through peer and branch chief review, with Government corrections incorporated. The Deck and Engine SME team goal is at least 20 course approvals per month. When working remotely, the SME coordinates course-folder movement and system-status changes with NMC staff. One Federal Solution (OFS) is a professional services firm with over 20 years of experience supporting federal Defense and Civilian agencies. Its areas of focus include Acquisition and Procurement Support, Business Intelligence, Program Management, and other mission-critical services. OFS is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Requirements

Hold or have held a USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer (Unlimited Horsepower) or First Assistant Engineer (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion.
Have at least five years of sailing experience on the qualifying credential, measured as elapsed calendar time.
A current STCW certificate is not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with more than one propulsion mode (Motor, Steam, and Gas Turbine) is highly preferred.
Experience writing or developing maritime training courses.
U.S. citizenship is preferred; non-U.S. citizens require a Government waiver to access DHS IT systems.

Responsibilities

Evaluate training course requests, including curricula, training sites, and instructors, for conformance with 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, and 12; NVIC 01-26; the Marine Safety Manual Volume III; and maritime industry best practices.
Evaluate top-level engine courses and programs, including DDE, MEECE, Engine Room Resource Management, QMED, OICEW-Diesel Engine, Auxiliary Machinery, High Voltage Safety, and IGF Code Operations.
Check learning objectives against regulations, NVICs, and IMO model courses.
Confirm sufficient time for practical exercises and appropriate student-to-instructor ratios.
Review examination and assessment policies and final examinations.
Verify instructor qualifications, including credential checks in MMLD.
Make recommendations to the Coast Guard and draft approval, Awaiting Information, modification, and correction letters, as well as course certificates.
Route work through peer and branch chief review and incorporate Government corrections.
Contribute to the Deck and Engine SME team goal of at least 20 course approvals per month.
When remote, coordinate course-folder movement and system-status changes with NMC staff.