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.

Task and Duties

• Evaluate training course requests, including curricula, training sites and instructors, for conformance with 46 CFR Parts 10, 11 and 12, NVIC 01-26, the Marine Safety Manual Volume III and maritime industry best practice.
• Evaluate top-level deck courses such as Able Seafarer, Advanced Stability, ARPA, ECDIS, Master 100 Tons, OUPV, Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Medical Care Provider and deck programs.
• Check learning objectives against regulations, NVICs and IMO model courses, and confirm adequate time for practical exercises and appropriate student-to-instructor ratios.
• Review examination and assessment policies and final exams, and verify instructor qualifications, including credential checks in MMLD.
• Make recommendations to the Coast Guard and draft approval, Awaiting Information, modification and correction letters and course certificates.
• Route work through peer and branch chief review and incorporate Government corrections.
• Contribute to the Deck and Engine SME team goal of at least 20 course approvals per month.
• When remote, coordinate course folder movement and system status changes with NMC staff.

Required qualifications

• Hold or have held a USCG-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Master of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans or Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans.
• At least five years of sailing experience on that credential, measured as elapsed calendar time.
• A current STCW certificate is not required.
• U.S. citizenship preferred; non-U.S. citizens require a Government waiver to access DHS IT systems.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience writing or developing maritime training courses.

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.