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.
The Deputy AA for Shipping and Industry Expansion advises and consults with the Associate Administrator for Maritime Industry Support and Shipbuilding in recommending actions and the development of policies of far-reaching consequences with respect to the role of the Maritime Administration in maximizing all financial, grant and insurance Develops and execute policies, programs, and initiatives designed to support the nations maritime transportation system (e.g., shipbuilding, ship repair, waterways, and ports development).
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.
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. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
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
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This position is with Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This is a Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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