Maritime Logistics – Deployment Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain the site assessment matrix utilized at every range and port.

• Conduct surveys of piers, boat ramps, laydown yards, and staging areas to determine their capacity to accommodate 9 to 100ft USVs and crewed support vessels.

• Assess capabilities related to cranes, forklifts, trailers, fuel, shore power, berthing, storage, and road access.

• Review host support agreements, range scheduling, and access protocols.

• Identify deficiencies, propose solutions, and draft site-specific and consolidated reports.

• Create government deployment plans that encompass vessels, equipment, staging, costs, and timelines.

• Lead survey support personnel and contractors.

• Plan and oversee the deployment of USVs, support vessels, and payloads from staging through launch, recovery, and return.

• Coordinate sea and air transport, port and range access, host support, and local equipment logistics.

• Ensure compliance with hazmat, lithium battery, ITAR, export control, controlled cargo, and classified custody regulations for shipments.

• Monitor vessels and equipment, which includes both government-furnished and contractor-acquired property.

• Keep the site matrix updated and assist proposals and customer requests with logistics plans.

• Report directly to the USV Fleet Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of experience in maritime logistics, port operations, or expeditionary small boat support.

• Practical experience evaluating piers, ramps, and yards for vessel launch, recovery, berthing, and lifting operations.

• Proficient understanding of crane load charts, rigging, forklift capabilities at load center, and heavy haul trailer operations.

• Experience with vessels measuring up to 100ft.

• Proven experience in planning and executing the transportation of vessels and heavy equipment via sea, air, and road.

• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to establish a repeatable assessment standard.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time, including to remote and overseas locations, and to work outdoors and on boats.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Active Secret clearance required.

• Preference given to military veterans or candidates with relevant commercial, defense, or maritime logistics experience.

• Familiarity with hazardous materials and lithium battery shipping regulations, ITAR and export controls, and the handling of controlled cargo is preferred.

• Prior experience at Navy, Air Force, or Army test ranges or in significant range host support is preferred.

• Marine surveyor credentials (SAMS or NAMS) or a USCG license are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage.

• 401(k) plan.

• Relocation assistance available for those moving close to Ventura County or Eglin.

• Travel opportunities associated with deployment schedules.