Master Course Approval SME (Top-Level Deck Mariner)

Location: Martinsburg, WV

Clearance required: Unclassified (no personnel security clearance required)

Scope of Work

Serves as the top‑level deck subject matter expert supporting the National Maritime Center Mariner Credentialing Program. Reviews mariner training course requests and drafts appropriate responses for course approvals regarding the conformance of course requests to regulatory requirements. Applies senior deck mariner expertise to the evaluation of course content and mariner credentialing matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft appropriate responses for mariner training course approvals regarding the conformance of course requests to regulatory requirements.
• Provide top‑level deck subject matter expertise to the review and evaluation of mariner training courses.
• Support the full range of technical services required to meet the mission needs of the National Maritime Center.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard‑issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, or MMC endorsed as Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience sailing on that credential.
• Preferred (not required): Experience in writing or developing training courses.
• A valid STCW certificate is not required for this position.