Maritime Training Specialist

Harkcon, Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harkcon, Inc. is seeking a Maritime Professional to review foundational and deck-related training courses, translating operational experience into careful curriculum reviews and practical written feedback.

This remote role requires coordinating during Eastern Time hours, with an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Merchant Mariner Credential (Master of Self-Propelled Vessels ≥100 GRT)
• Ability to interpret maritime training requirements and assess instructional materials
• Strong written communication, document review, and workload management
• Two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia
• Coordinate during Eastern Time hours and work remotely
• Meet customer screening, facility access and information protection requirements

Responsibilities

• Review maritime course curricula, assessments, instructor qualifications, and site information
• Assess instruction in navigation, vessel operations, maritime safety, and emergency response
• Compare course submissions with requirements and document deficiencies or needed clarification
• Draft technical recommendations and maintain evaluation records

Skills

Written communication

Documentation review

Time management

Job description

Harkcon, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting federal missions.

We are seeking a Maritme Professional to review foundational and deck-related training courses. This role suits a mariner who can translate operational experience into careful curriculum review and practical written feedback.

Location

This position is remote within the United States.

• This position is contingent upon award of a contract to Harkcon***

Key Responsibilities

• Review maritime course curricula, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training-site information.
• Assess instruction in subjects such as navigation, vessel operations, maritime safety, and emergency response.
• Compare course submissions with applicable requirements and document deficiencies or needed clarification.
• Draft technical recommendations, incorporate review comments, and maintain accurate evaluation records.

Required Qualifications

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of at least 100 Gross Registered Tons upon Great Lakes and Inland Waters, or superior routes.
• Ability to interpret maritime training requirements and assess instructional materials for completeness and consistency.
• Strong written communication, document review, and workload management skills.
• Availability for an initial two-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required.
• Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location.
• Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or delivering maritime training, reviewing course materials, or assessing mariner competency.
• Familiarity with safety training, navigation instruction, or training quality assurance.

Additional Information

• This is anticipated to be a full-time position.
• Position is remote within the United States.
• Required training travel is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harkcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.