Maritime Regulatory Compliance Lead
$86,100–$181,000 year
On-siteLittleville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct senior maritime regulatory compliance oversight for contractor-operated and supported maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific theater. Ensure adherence to USCG, IMO, SOLAS, DoD, and host nation regulations while interpreting policies for operational execution. Monitor compliance across multiple sites, ports, and logistics nodes, recommending corrective actions for regulatory deficiencies. Support maritime logistics, deployment, and sustainment activities by providing guidance for contractor vessels and coordinating with Military Sealift Command and coalition partners. Evaluate port capabilities, vessel certifications, and operational concepts to integrate regulatory requirements throughout planning and mission execution. Develop compliance procedures, prepare technical briefings for leadership, and deliver training to promote continuous improvement in maritime operational readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Relevant military maritime or Government maritime regulatory experience may be substituted for formal education requirements
- Minimum 8 years supporting maritime operations, maritime regulatory compliance, port operations, vessel management, or maritime logistics
- Minimum 5 years supporting DoD, Federal, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial maritime, or Government maritime organizations
- Experience supporting contractor-operated maritime services or Government maritime programs
- Experience interpreting USCG regulations, IMO conventions, SOLAS requirements, and host nation maritime regulations
- Experience supporting maritime logistics, deployment and distribution, port operations, or expeditionary maritime operations
- Experience conducting maritime compliance inspections, audits, and operational assessments
- Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and brief senior Government and military leadership
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed maritime operations
- Up to 25% travel
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Maritime Operations, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Logistics, 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, Marine Surveyor certification, or equivalent military maritime qualifications
- Certified Port Executive (CPE), Certified Marine Manager (CMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent professional certification
- Experience supporting SOCPAC, USSOCOM, INDOPACOM, Military Sealift Command, USARPAC, PACFLEET, MARFORPAC, or Geographic Combatant Commands
- Experience supporting Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), expeditionary port operations, offshore logistics, or distributed maritime operations
- Familiarity with IMO conventions, SOLAS, International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs), DoD transportation regulations, and applicable host nation maritime requirements
- Experience utilizing maritime logistics management systems, port management systems, GIS, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, or maritime operations software
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