Antarctic Marine Fleet Lead & Training Mentor

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Marine Fleet Coordinator for the Antarctic Support Contract. You will supervise a fleet of fifteen small boats, oversee maritime safety, training, and operations at Palmer, McMurdo and South Pole stations.

This role requires US citizenship, deployment to Antarctica for six months, and a USCG Captain's license. The position includes physical requirements, security clearance, and a salary range of $107,900–$195,050 per year.

Qualifications

• USCG Captain's OUVP license required.
• Minimum six (6+) years as vessel Captain or senior engineering/systems design role.
• Two (2+) years of the six+ years in maintaining small vessel systems and hulls.
• Experience in commercial marine operations (merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards).
• Experience with coastal navigation, electronic navigation, and dead reckoning.
• Experience training others in small vessel operation.
• Demonstrated leadership in vessel scheduling, maintenance, and operation.
• Ability to mentor and provide advanced training to station staff and scientists.
• Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Proven ability to repair and troubleshoot engines and machinery (outboards, diesel, inflatables).
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to handle challenging situations across stakeholders.
• Willingness to lift heavy items and perform outdoor work in extreme cold.
• Participation in community programs at the station.

Responsibilities

• Advise Station Management on marine concerns.
• Mentor and train Station Staff in marine operations.
• Operate and maintain a fleet of about fifteen small boats.
• Launch/recover boats via trailer.
• Maintain engines, hydraulics, inflatables, and spare parts inventory.
• Design and implement marine safety training for station personnel.
• Lead the Ocean Search and Rescue (OSAR) team; conduct drills.
• Maintain vessel logs, fuel usage, and maintenance records.
• Prepare Pal mer Station boating operation docs (JHAs, SOPs).
• Manage extensive spares inventory to support the scientific program.
• May TDY off-ice to plan and support small boat fleet.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment.
• Participate in station community programs.
• Heavy lifting and outdoor work required.

Skills

USCG OUVP license

Vessel Captain

Small vessel maintenance

Maritime operations

Education

Maritime credentials

Tools

ECDIS

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Marine Fleet Coordinator for the Antarctic Support Contract. You will supervise a fleet of fifteen small boats, oversee maritime safety, training, and operations at Palmer, McMurdo and South Pole stations.

This role requires US citizenship, deployment to Antarctica for six months, and a USCG Captain's license. The position includes physical requirements, security clearance, and a salary range of $107,900–$195,050 per year.