Senior Deck Mariner SME: Credentials & Training Reviews

VMD Corp; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Martinsburg, WV, seeks a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the Nation's merchant marine credentialing and training review processes. You will evaluate mariner qualifications, endorsements, and training submissions to ensure compliance with Coast Guard requirements.

Responsibilities include drafting findings, coordinating with NMC, and maintaining complete evaluation records to support timely determinations in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• MMC endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, or Chief Mate of Unlimited Oceans.
• Five years of sailing experience on the applicable credential are required.
• STCW certificate is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level deck operations expertise in evaluating qualifications and training submissions.
• Review applications for alignment with U.S. Coast Guard credentialing requirements.
• Assess deck training materials and draft technically supported findings for course approvals.
• Document evaluation results and support timely professional qualification determinations.
• Screen and process MMC applications including technical review of supporting records.
• Assist with safety and suitability evaluation workflows per NMC procedures.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel and maintain complete evaluation documentation.
• Meet established quality and turnaround expectations.

Skills

Deck operations expertise

Mariner credential evaluation

Regulatory review

Education

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Martinsburg, WV, seeks a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the Nation's merchant marine credentialing and training review processes. You will evaluate mariner qualifications, endorsements, and training submissions to ensure compliance with Coast Guard requirements.

Responsibilities include drafting findings, coordinating with NMC, and maintaining complete evaluation records to support timely determinations in a security-conscious environment.