Maritime Safety Compliance Lead

Maritime Safety Compliance Lead

CACI is seeking an experienced Maritime Safety Compliance Lead to serve as CACI's senior maritime safety subject matter expert responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing maritime safety programs supporting contractor-operated and contractor-supported maritime operations throughout the Indo-Pacific theater. The position ensures maritime operations are conducted in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) safety policies, United States Coast Guard (USCG) safety guidance, International Maritime Organization (IMO) best practices, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and contractual requirements while supporting SOCPAC operational objectives.

The Maritime Safety Compliance Lead provides technical leadership supporting maritime operational risk management, vessel safety, port operations safety, cargo handling safety, expeditionary maritime operations, and mishap prevention. The position works closely with Government leadership, Military Sealift Command (MSC), commercial maritime providers, Service Components, and mission partners to promote a proactive safety culture while maintaining operational readiness across distributed and expeditionary maritime environments.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior maritime safety advisor supporting maritime operations.
• Develop and maintain maritime safety programs supporting contractor-operated and contractor-supported vessel operations.
• Advise Government leadership on maritime operational risks, hazards, and mitigation strategies.
• Promote a proactive safety culture emphasizing hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure maritime safety objectives remain aligned with operational mission requirements.

Maritime Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• Develop, implement, and maintain Maritime Safety Management Systems supporting logistics and vessel operations.
• Establish processes for hazard reporting, safety investigations, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor maritime safety performance indicators and recommend program enhancements.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify systemic operational risks affecting maritime operations.
• Support continuous evaluation and improvement of maritime safety processes.

Operational Risk Management

• Perform maritime operational risk assessments supporting logistics, deployment, contingency, and special mission operations.
• Evaluate risks associated with cargo handling, vessel operations, port activities, heavy equipment operations, and personnel movements.
• Develop mitigation strategies supporting safe execution of distributed maritime operations.
• Participate in mission planning to ensure maritime safety considerations are incorporated into operational decisions.
• Advise leadership regarding acceptable operational risk consistent with mission objectives.

Mishap Prevention & Investigations

• Develop and implement maritime mishap prevention initiatives.
• Support investigation of maritime accidents, incidents, near misses, cargo handling events, and operational safety occurrences.
• Analyze root causes and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions to reduce future operational risks.
• Prepare maritime safety reports and executive summaries supporting Government leadership.

Maritime Operations Support

• Support maritime logistics operations, deployment and distribution activities, and expeditionary sustainment missions.
• Coordinate maritime safety activities with Military Sealift Command, commercial shipping providers, Government organizations, and subcontractor partners.
• Participate in operational exercises, contingency operations, humanitarian assistance missions, Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), and crisis response activities.
• Evaluate operational procedures to improve maritime safety while maintaining mission effectiveness.
• Support operational readiness assessments for vessels, port facilities, cargo operations, and supporting maritime infrastructure.

Safety Inspections & Operational Reviews

• Conduct maritime safety inspections, operational assessments, and internal compliance reviews.
• Evaluate contractor maritime operations against established safety standards and contractual requirements.
• Monitor implementation of safety procedures and operational best practices across ports, logistics hubs, and maritime support sites.
• Support Government safety evaluations and program audits.
• Recommend corrective actions that improve maritime operational safety and mission readiness.

Documentation, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop maritime safety procedures, manuals, emergency response plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver maritime safety training, operational risk management workshops, and safety awareness briefings.
• Maintain maritime safety records supporting contractual and operational requirements.
• Monitor emerging maritime safety standards and recommend program enhancements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives supporting maritime safety,…