Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE Analyst)

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera); Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera) seeks a meticulous Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE Analyst) to support the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center’s credentialing program.

You will rigorously review merchant mariner applications to confirm endorsements meet regulatory requirements and recommend MMCs for qualified mariners. Role emphasizes accuracy, strict production metrics (80–87 units/pay period), and the ability to identify missing information or request

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex application packages against regulatory criteria.
• Experience with credentialing, compliance, or regulated administrative processes.
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and low error rates in high-volume work flow.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process merchant mariner applications, ensuring required general documents are received and recorded accurately.
• Verify professional requirements for specific endorsements are met.
• Recommend MMCs and endorsements for fully qualified mariners.
• Determine when AI or medical evaluations are needed to complete the evaluation.
• Maintain production metrics of 80–87 units of work per pay period.
• Keep error rate under 9%.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Document review

MS Office

Job description

Client/Agency:U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) / National Maritime Center (NMC)Job Title:Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE Analyst)

Chimera Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented Professional Qualification Evaluator (PQE Analyst) to support the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) Mariner Credentialing Program. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the credentialing process by rigorously reviewing merchant mariner applications to ensure candidates meet all professional qualifications required for the endorsements sought.

Mission

To ensure the safety and competency of the maritime workforce by meticulously evaluating merchant mariner applications, verifying professional requirements, and recommending the issuance of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) in accordance with national and international regulations.

Clearance Level Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable security screening/USCG Suitability (requires access to unclassified but Security Sensitive Information).

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and process merchant mariner applications, verifying that all general application requirements have been received and recorded accurately.
• Assess applications to verify that all professional requirements for the specific merchant mariner endorsements sought have been met.
• Recommend the issuance of MMCs and MMC endorsements for mariners who are fully qualified.
• Determine when Additional Information (AI) is required from the applicant to complete the evaluation or when a medical evaluation by the Medical Evaluations Division is necessary.
• Maintain strict production metrics, completing 80-87 units of work per pay period.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, ensuring the error rate does not exceed 9%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze complex application packages against strict regulatory criteria.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to consistently meet required, high-volume production metrics (units of work per pay period).
• Ability to accurately identify missing information and effectively document the need for Additional Information (AI) or secondary reviews.
• Proficiency in reviewing professional credentials, training records, or similar documentation.
• Strong data entry and administrative skills with a commitment to maintaining a low error rate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:Proven experience in compliance, credentialing, application processing, auditing, or a highly regulated administrative environment requiring strict adherence to procedures and metrics.
• Clearance:Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable security screening/USCG Suitability determination.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Chimera Enterprises International is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.