Top-Level Deck Mariner Subject Matter Expert (Course Approval SME)

One Federal Solution is seeking a senior deck officer to serve as a Key Personnel Subject Matter Expert for the NMC. You will evaluate mariner training courses and programs for Coast Guard approval, putting your experience at sea to work shaping the training the next generation of mariners receives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate maritime training course requests, including curricula, training sites, and instructors, for compliance with 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, and 12, NVIC 01-26, the Marine Safety Manual Volume III, and applicable maritime industry standards.
• Evaluate Top-Level Deck courses, including Able Seafarer, Advanced Stability, ARPA, ECDIS, Master 100 Tons, OUPV, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Medical Care Provider, and other deck programs.
• Review course learning objectives against applicable regulations, NVICs, and International Maritime Organization (IMO) model courses.
• Verify adequate instructional time for practical exercises and appropriate student-to-instructor ratios.
• Review examination and assessment policies, final examinations, and instructor qualifications, including credential verification in MMLD.
• Prepare recommendations for Coast Guard review and draft approval, Awaiting Information, modification, correction, and other required correspondence and course certificates.
• Coordinate peer and branch chief reviews and incorporate Government-requested corrections.
• Contribute to the Deck and Engine SME team's collective requirement of at least 20 course approvals per month.
• Coordinate course documentation and system status updates with NMC personnel when working remotely.

Qualifications

• Must currently hold or have previously held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans.
• Must have at least five years of sailing experience on the qualifying credential, measured as elapsed calendar service.
• Experience writing or developing maritime training courses is preferred.
• A currently valid STCW certificate is not required.
• Must be able to successfully complete the required background investigation and meet Government facility and system access requirements.
• Non-U.S. citizens require Government authorization to access DHS IT systems.
• Must be available to attend a mandatory two-week onsite orientation at the National Maritime Center in Martinsburg, WV, and additional onsite training as requested.

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is a trusted professional services firm with over 20 years supporting federal Defense and Civilian agencies. We specialize in Acquisition and Procurement Support, Business Intelligence, Program Management, and a variety of mission-critical services. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to delivering high-performing professionals who support and enhance our government partners' missions.