Top- Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert - Public Trust

xceleratesolutions; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions seeks a Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert to support credential evaluations and training course reviews for over 140,000 applications annually from a population of more than 203,000 mariners, aiding national security and safe operations.

This senior role focuses on evaluating qualifications, endorsements, and course submissions, coordinating with NMC, and ensuring timely processing and quality documentation under established procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard MMC endorsement as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans, with at least five years sailing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level deck operations expertise in evaluating mariner qualifications, endorsements, and training submissions.
• Review applications and supporting docs for alignment with U.S. Coast Guard credentialing requirements.
• Assess deck-related training materials and draft technically supported findings for course approval decisions.
• Coordinate with NMC, maintain evaluation documentation, and meet quality/turnaround expectations.

Job description

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.

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