Senior Maritime Data and Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Overview

SENIOR MARITIME DATA AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (DOT):

Bowhead seeks a Senior Maritime Data & Infrastructure SME to join our team in Washington, DC. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as the primary and senior staff lead within the US Committee on Marine Transportation System (CMTS) Executive Secretariat for all maritime transportation data and associated systems analysis. Additionally, as Infrastructure Investment Team Coordinator, you will work with the CMTS Economic Advisor to provide staff support to all interagency maritime investment-related activities. You will also join the Executive Secretariat staff to provide general CMTS activity support, which may include, but not be limited to, quarterly senior leadership meetings, monthly interagency working group meetings, and outreach activities. There is flexibility to expand portfolio based upon experience, interests and needs of the CMTS.

This position requires candidates to be in the DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia area.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary staff lead for maritime resilience, supply chain, and infrastructure activities

Act as senior liaison with CMTS member agency subject matter experts

Provide staff support for Maritime Resilience Integrated Action Team

Provide staff support for Maritime Supply Chain and Infrastructure Integrated Action Team

Conduct stakeholder outreach as directed by Executive Director

Represent CMTS at conferences, workshops, and meetings

Provide general staff support to CMTS Executive Secretariat

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred

7-10 years in maritime transportation, supply chain management, infrastructure planning, or related field

Experience with federal interagency processes

Experience supporting working groups or collaborative teams

Stakeholder engagement and coordination experience

Skills:

Knowledge of U.S. maritime transportation system

Understanding of supply chain and resilience planning

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

CMTS experience

DOT or MARAD background

Emergency management experience

Working Conditions

Hybrid: DOT HQ and remote work

Travel up to 25%

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $75,000 - $95,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is required for a Public Trust clearance at this location.

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