Top- Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert - Public Trust

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

Top- Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the processes more than 140,000 applications annually for a population of more than 203,000 merchant mariners. This work supports the Marine Transportation System, the flow of commerce, and national security. Help ensure qualified mariners receive accurate, timely credential evaluations and that maritime training course submissions receive consistent technical review in support of safe and reliable operations.

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support the processes more than 140,000 applications annually for a population of more than 203,000 merchant mariners. This work supports the Marine Transportation System, the flow of commerce, and national security. Help ensure qualified mariners receive accurate, timely credential evaluations and that maritime training course submissions receive consistent technical review in support of safe and reliable operations.

Location

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Clearance

Public Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level deck operations expertise in evaluating mariner qualifications, credential endorsements, and relevant training submissions.
• Review applications and supporting documentation for alignment with applicable U.S. Coast Guard credentialing requirements.
• Assess deck-related training course materials and prepare technically supported findings and draft 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 relevant supporting records.
• Assist with safety and suitability evaluation workflows within assigned authority and established NMC procedures.
• Review maritime training course approval requests for conformity with applicable regulatory requirements and draft clear, accurate responses.
• Coordinate with NMC personnel, maintain complete evaluation documentation, and meet established quality and turnaround expectations.

Minimum Requirement

• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans (Master of vessels of any gross tons upon oceans); OR
• Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued MMC endorsed as Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, with at least five (5) years of experience sailing on that credential.
• A current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certificate is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing, designing, or developing maritime training courses is preferred but not required.

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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