Maritime Safety Leadership

• Serve as the senior maritime safety advisor supporting maritime operations.

• Develop andmaintainmaritime safety programs supporting contractor-operated and contractor-supported vessel operations.

• AdviseGovernment leadership on maritime operational risks, hazards, and mitigation strategies.

• Promote a proactive safety culture emphasizing hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure maritime safetyobjectivesremain aligned with operational mission requirements.

Maritime Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• Develop, implement, andmaintainMaritime Safety Management Systems supportinglogisticsand vessel operations.

• Establish processes for hazard reporting, safety investigations, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor maritime safety performance indicators and recommend program enhancements.

• Conduct trend analysis toidentifysystemic operational risks affecting maritime operations.

• Support continuous evaluation and improvement of maritime safety processes.

Operational Risk Management

• Perform maritime operational risk assessments supportinglogistics, deployment, contingency, and special mission operations.

• Evaluate risks associated with cargo handling, vessel operations, port activities, heavy equipment operations, and personnel movements.

• Develop mitigation strategies supporting safe execution of distributed maritime operations.

• Participate in mission planning to ensure maritime safety considerations are incorporated into operational decisions.

• Adviseleadershipregardingacceptable operational risk consistent with missionobjectives.

Mishap Prevention & Investigations

• Develop and implement maritime mishap prevention initiatives.

• Support investigation of maritime accidents, incidents, near misses, cargo handling events, and operational safety occurrences.

• Analyze root causes and develop corrective action recommendations.

• Monitor implementation of corrective actions to reduce future operational risks.

• Prepare maritime safety reports and executive summaries supporting Government leadership.

Maritime Operations Support

• Support maritimelogisticsoperations, deployment and distribution activities, and expeditionary sustainment missions.

• Coordinate maritime safety activities with Military Sealift Command, commercial shipping providers, Government organizations, and subcontractor partners.

• Participate in operational exercises, contingency operations, humanitarianassistancemissions, Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), and crisis response activities.

• Evaluate operational procedures to improve maritime safety whilemaintainingmission effectiveness.

• Support operational readiness assessments for vessels, port facilities, cargo operations, and supporting maritime infrastructure.

Safety Inspections & Operational Reviews

• Conduct maritime safety inspections, operational assessments, and internal compliance reviews.

• Evaluate contractor maritime operations against established safety standards and contractual requirements.

• Monitor implementation of safety procedures and operational best practices across ports,logisticshubs, and maritime support sites.

• Support Government safety evaluations and program audits.

• Recommend corrective actions that improve maritime operational safety and mission readiness.

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop maritime safety procedures, manuals, emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures.

• Deliver maritime safety training, operational risk management workshops, and safety awareness briefings.

• Maintainmaritime safety records supporting contractual and operational requirements.

• Monitor emerging maritime safety standards and recommend program enhancements.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives supporting maritime safety, operational readiness, and mission assurance.

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

• Bachelor's Degree in MarineTransportation, Marine Engineering, Maritime Operations, Naval Architecture, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• Relevant military maritime safety or Government maritime operational experience may be substituted for formal education requirements.

• Minimum 8 years supporting maritime safety, vessel operations, port operations, marine transportation, or maritimelogistics.

• Minimum 5 years supporting DoD, Federal, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial maritime, or Government maritime organizations.

• Experience implementing or managing Maritime Safety Management Systems (SMS) or equivalent marine safety programs.

• Experience conducting maritime operational risk assessments, safety inspections, and operational safety evaluations.

• Experience supporting contractor-operated maritime services or Government maritime programs.

• Experience investigating maritime incidents, mishaps, cargo handling accidents, or operational safety events.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and brief senior Government and military leadership.

• Experience supporting geographically dispersed maritime operations.

• Master's Degree in Maritime Operations, Marine Engineering, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, National Security Studies, or a related discipline.

• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) endorsement,Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent maritime safety qualification.

• Experience supporting SOCPAC, USSOCOM, INDOPACOM, Military Sealift Command, PACFLEET, MARFORPAC, USARPAC, or Geographic Combatant Commands.

• Experience supporting Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), expeditionary port operations, offshorelogistics, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR), or distributed maritime operations.

• Familiarity with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, IMO safety guidance, SOLAS safety requirements, USCG marine safety regulations, DoD Safety Management Systems, OSHA standards, and Army ATP 5-19 Risk Management principles.

• Experienceutilizingmaritime safety management systems, GIS, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power