Senior Maritime Data and Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert
About The Position
Bowhead is seeking a Senior Maritime Data and Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert to join its team in Washington, DC. The position serves as the primary and senior staff lead within the US Committee on Marine Transportation System (CMTS) Executive Secretariat for maritime transportation data and associated systems analysis. It also coordinates the Infrastructure Investment Team, working with the CMTS Economic Advisor to support interagency maritime investment activities. The role provides broader support to CMTS activities, including quarterly senior leadership meetings, monthly interagency working group meetings, and outreach. The portfolio may expand based on the candidate’s experience and interests and CMTS needs. Candidates must be in the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area. The work arrangement is hybrid, with work at DOT headquarters and remotely, and travel may be required up to 25%. Candidates must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance at this location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in maritime transportation, supply chain management, infrastructure planning, or a related field.
- Experience with federal interagency processes.
- Experience supporting working groups or collaborative teams.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination.
- Knowledge of the U.S. maritime transportation system.
- Understanding of supply chain and resilience planning.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance at this location.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- CMTS experience.
- DOT or MARAD background.
- Emergency management experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary staff lead for maritime resilience, supply chain, and infrastructure activities.
- Act as senior liaison with CMTS member agency subject matter experts.
- Provide staff support for the Maritime Resilience Integrated Action Team.
- Provide staff support for the Maritime Supply Chain and Infrastructure Integrated Action Team.
- Conduct stakeholder outreach as directed by the Executive Director.
- Represent CMTS at conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- Provide general staff support to the CMTS Executive Secretariat, including support for senior leadership meetings and interagency working group meetings.
- Coordinate the Infrastructure Investment Team and work with the CMTS Economic Advisor to support interagency maritime investment-related activities.
- Lead maritime transportation data and associated systems analysis for the CMTS Executive Secretariat.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
