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Associate Administrator for Maritime Industry Support and Shipbuilding
Maritime Administration · Posted today
HybridWashington, DC$152K – $228KApply by May 26, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESFJESTJISTJOperationsTrades
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The Associate Administrator (AA) for the Office of Maritime Industry Support is the Senior Executive that is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to all financial, grant and insurance programs (e.g., marine insurance, Title XI Federal Ship Financing and Credit, Capital Construction Fund and Construction Reserve Fund agreements, and port development) in support of the maritime industry.
What You'll Do
- →The Associate Administrator will: Develop and execute policies, programs, and initiatives designed to support the nation's maritime transportation system (e.g., shipbuilding, ship repair, port and waterway development).
- →Prepare and review position papers, legislative and regulatory proposals for approval by the Maritime Administrator and senior DOT officials, as well as officials of other Federal agencies and the maritime industry.
- →Provide ongoing oversight and direction regarding recommendations, approvals, disapprovals, or other courses of action in relation to awards, administration, amendments or modifications of Title XI ship financing guarantee contracts, Capital Construction Fund and Construction Reserve Fund agreements.
- →Ensure that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is prepared for presentations before the Department's Credit Council, chaired by the Deputy Secretary.
- →Represent and speak for the Maritime Administrator at professional meetings and at conferences with top level government and industry officials concerning matters within areas of program responsibility.
- →Advocate the overall mission and goals of MARAD and the Department of Transportation, specifically as they relate to the programs under the employee's cognizance.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓(see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
- ✓Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- ✓WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required.
- ✓DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position.
- ✓You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.
- ✓If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
- ✓A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
Benefits
- ★Our benefits package offers: Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year.
- ★In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
- ★Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition.
- ★Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program.
- ★This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
- ★Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program.
- ★The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance.
- ★For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here
Personality Fit
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