Senior Maritime Training Specialist Deck

Harkcon, Inc. is a Service\-Disabled Veteran\-Owned Small Business supporting federal missions. We are seeking a **Senior Deck Professiona**l to evaluate maritime training curricula and supporting documentation. Apply your sailing experience to assess whether courses prepare mariners for the responsibilities of their credentials. **Location**: Position is remote within the United States. **\*\*\* This position is contingent upon award of a contract to Harkcon\*\*\*** **Key Responsibilities** * Review course content, learning objectives, assessments, instructor qualifications, and training\-site documentation. * Assess alignment with applicable maritime regulations, policy, and accepted industry practice. * Prepare clear findings, recommended corrections, and draft technical responses for Government review. * Resolve reviewer comments, maintain evaluation records, and meet established quality and workload expectations. **Required Qualifications** * Hold or have held a U.S. Coast Guard\-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 experience sailing on the qualifying credential. * Ability to evaluate deck training materials and explain technical findings clearly in writing. * Availability for an initial two\-week onsite orientation in West Virginia and additional onsite training as required. * Ability to coordinate during Eastern Time business hours and work effectively from a remote location. * Ability to meet applicable customer screening, facility access, information protection, and system access requirements. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience writing, developing, teaching, or evaluating maritime training courses. * Experience with curriculum assessment, training quality assurance, or regulatory compliance. * A current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certificate is not required. Candidates who previously held the qualifying credential are welcome. **How to Apply** Submit a resume identifying your credential, tonnage and route endorsements, and sailing dates and capacities. Describe relevant training work and confirm travel availability. **Additional Information** * This is anticipated to be a full\-time position. * Position is remote within the United States. * Required training travel is expected. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Harkcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.