Maritime Specialists

MANTECH; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Oahu, HI is seeking motivated Maritime Specialists to join our team. The role involves leading maritime squads, overseeing vessel operations, and ensuring readiness of lifesaving equipment in challenging environments.

Senior and Mid-Level levels available with qualifications including a USCG Mate’s license, MMC, STCW, CPR, AED, and a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with expeditionary planning and navigation expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of position-relevant experience
• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license
• Current USCG MMC, STCW, CPR, AED
• Expert knowledge of small to medium vessel operations
• Advanced navigation skills in high-risk littoral environments

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day command of maritime squads and vessels in complex environments
• Oversee tracking of high-risk recovery platforms; provide nautical oversight
• Ensure lifesaving equipment is mission-ready and validate AARs
• Execute maritime casualty response missions and oversee littoral operations
• Deploy mobile maritime platforms and manage casualty response missions
• Provide leadership and mentorship; maintain accountability for vessel crews

Skills

Maritime operations

Leadership

Navigation

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MANTECH seeks motivated, career and customer-oriented Maritime Specialists to join our team in Oahu, HI.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Leads the day-to-day command of maritime squads and commands water vessels in complex operational environments
• Oversees the tracking of high-risk recovery platforms in theater and provide direct nautical oversight in expeditionary littoral settings
• Ensures all lifesaving and survival equipment is mission-ready and validates nautical After-Action Reports to ensure tactical accuracy
• Executes localized maritime casualty response missions and provides direct nautical oversight in expeditionary littoral settings
• Executes the deployment of mobile maritime platforms and manage the execution of localized maritime casualty response missions
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to subordinate staff and maintains primary accountability for the operational success of vessel crews

NOTE: Multiple levels of seniority are available based on qualifications and experience. Please see below.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Level

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• 10+ years of position-relevant experience
• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license
• Current USCG MMC, STCW, CPR, AED
• Expert knowledge of small to medium vessel operations
• Advanced navigation skills in high-risk littoral environments

Mid-Level

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• 3+ years of position-relevant experience
• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license
• Current USCG OUPV, STCW, CPR, AED
• Proficiency drafting detailed nautical operating procedures and emergency checklists
• Ability to deliver specialized training for vessel crews on maritime support systems
• Knowledge of advanced maritime support systems
• Technical aptitude to oversee equipment maintenance

Desired Qualifications

Senior Level

• Background in expeditionary maritime mission planning
• Familiarity with USSOCOM-specific nautical sustainment and life support

Mid-Level

• Proficiency in maritime navigation software
• Experience with PACOM theater-specific maritime reporting and tracking
• Focus on boat operations, maritime logistics, or sea-based recovery support activities
• Experience evaluating novel marine technologies

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must possess active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and virtual communication which may involve delivering presentations