Entry-Level Mariner SME—USCG Credentialing Expert

Addx Corporation; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Addx Corporation is seeking a Basic-Level Mariner SME to support the USCG National Maritime Center's Mariner Credentialing Program. You will evaluate training curricula, sites, and instructors, and draft recommendations to ensure compliance with 46 CFR Parts 10–12 and NVICs.

This role involves drafting technical letters, managing a busy queue of course approvals (minimum 25 per month), staying current on policy changes, and coordinating with the NMC Course Approval team and government SMEs.

Qualifications

• Must hold MMC endorsed as Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of Not Less Than 100 GRT upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters, or a superior route endorsement.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce precise correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted course curricula, lesson plans, assessment methods, facilities, equipment, and instructor credentials against applicable federal regulations and Coast Guard policy.
• Draft clear, technically sound recommendation letters and correspondence to course providers, incorporating any corrections requested during government review.
• Track and manage an assigned caseload of course approval submissions to meet required monthly volume and quality standards.
• Maintain positive control of assigned files and be able to locate and produce them promptly upon request.
• Stay current on changes to 46 CFR Parts 10–12, NVIC 01-26 and related NVICs, and the Marine Safety Manual, Volume III, and apply updates consistently.
• Participate in required team meetings and on-the-job training to maintain proficiency and support quality control across the program.
• Coordinate with the NMC Course Approval team, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and government subject matter experts as needed.
• Evaluate course submissions assigned to the Basic-Level SME review queue, maintaining a minimum throughput of 25 course approvals per month.

Skills

Strong written communication

Maritime regulatory knowledge

Job description

Addx Corporation is seeking a Basic-Level Mariner SME to support the USCG National Maritime Center's Mariner Credentialing Program. You will evaluate training curricula, sites, and instructors, and draft recommendations to ensure compliance with 46 CFR Parts 10–12 and NVICs.

This role involves drafting technical letters, managing a busy queue of course approvals (minimum 25 per month), staying current on policy changes, and coordinating with the NMC Course Approval team and government SMEs.