Senior Maritime Training Specialist Deck

Harkcon Inc • US,

4d • Remote

About The Position

Harkcon, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting federal missions. We are seeking a Senior Deck Professional to evaluate maritime training curricula and supporting documentation. Apply your sailing experience to assess whether courses prepare mariners for the responsibilities of their credentials. This position is contingent upon award of a contract to Harkcon.

Requirements

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans.
• At least five years of sailing experience on the qualifying credential.
• Ability to evaluate deck training materials and explain technical findings clearly in writing.
• Availability for an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required.
• Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location.
• Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing, developing, teaching, or evaluating maritime training courses.
• Experience with curriculum assessment, training quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
• A current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certificate is not required. Candidates who previously held the qualifying credential are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Review course content, learning objectives, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site documentation.
• Assess alignment with applicable maritime regulations, policy, and accepted industry practice.
• Prepare clear findings, recommended corrections, and draft technical responses for Government review.
• Resolve reviewer comments, maintain evaluation records, and meet established quality and workload expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed