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

One Federal Solution • Martinsburg, WV

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About The Position

One Federal Solution is seeking a senior deck officer to serve as a Key Personnel Subject Matter Expert for the National Maritime Center (NMC). The role evaluates mariner training courses and programs for Coast Guard approval, using sea-going experience to help shape training for future mariners. The SME reviews course materials and supporting documentation, makes recommendations to the Coast Guard, drafts approval and other course-related correspondence and certificates, and routes work through peer and branch chief review. The Deck and Engine SME team’s 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 specialization 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 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, measured as elapsed calendar time.
• A current STCW certificate is not required.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. citizenship is preferred; non-U.S. citizens require a Government waiver to access DHS IT systems.
• Experience writing or developing maritime training courses.

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 deck courses and programs, including Able Seafarer, Advanced Stability, ARPA, ECDIS, Master 100 Tons, OUPV, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Medical Care Provider, and deck programs.
• Check learning objectives against regulations, NVICs, and IMO model courses; confirm adequate time for practical exercises and appropriate student-to-instructor ratios.
• Review examination and assessment policies and final exams.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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