Senior Deck Mariner SME — Remote Credential Evaluations

Xcelerate Solutions; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the Marine Transportation System and national security by evaluating mariner qualifications and training submissions. The role requires senior-level deck operations expertise, experience with Coast Guard credentialing, and the ability to produce technically sound findings, with coordination across NMC and stakeholders.

The position also involves facilitating timely credential decisions and ensuring

Qualifications

• Senior-level deck operations expertise in evaluating mariner qualifications and training submissions.
• Ability to review applications for alignment with U.S. Coast Guard credentialing requirements.
• Experience drafting technically supported findings and correspondence for course approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level deck operations expertise in evaluating mariner qualifications, credential endorsements, and training submissions.
• Review applications and supporting documentation for alignment with U.S. Coast Guard credentialing requirements.
• Assess deck-related training materials and draft findings and correspondence for course approval decisions.
• Identify discrepancies, document evaluation results, and support timely processing of professional qualification determinations.
• Support screening, evaluation, and processing of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applications, including technical review of supporting records.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel and maintain complete evaluation documentation to meet quality and turnaround expectations.
• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard MMC endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, with required experience.

Skills

Deck operations

MMC review

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the Marine Transportation System and national security by evaluating mariner qualifications and training submissions. The role requires senior-level deck operations expertise, experience with Coast Guard credentialing, and the ability to produce technically sound findings, with coordination across NMC and stakeholders.

The position also involves facilitating timely credential decisions and ensuring