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Deputy Associate Administrator for Shipbuilding and Industry Expansion
Maritime Administration · Posted 109 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The Deputy Associate Administrator (AA) for Shipbuilding and Industry Expansion serves as a deputy to the Associate Administrator for Maritime Industry Support and Shipbuilding. The Deputy AA is responsible for the following areas: Office of New Shipbuilding, Office of Ship Acquisitions, Office of Technical Reviews, Office of Deep-Water Ports, and Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering.
What You'll Do
- →As the DAA, you will: Represent the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in conferences, meetings, symposia, and interagency briefings related to US-flag commercial ships carrying cargo both nationally and internationally.
- →Be responsible for serving as the liaison with other Federal Agencies responsible for supporting the Maritime Industry.
- →Represent the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in conferences, meetings, symposia, and interagency briefings related to US-flag commercial ships carrying cargo both nationally and internationally.
- →These briefings can be of a highly sensitive nature and involve matters of national security.
- →Identify and implement management improvements, cost reductions, and enhanced efficiencies whenever possible.
- →Establish and maintain effective system of internal controls in all financial programs, complying with relevant Federal standards and regulations.
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
Job ID: 0b281b87-55a5-4304-934b-28b1e4ad2b90
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