Port Captain
Description
The Defense Sector at Leidos, supporting the Maritime Readiness Division, is seeking a Port Captain with a USCG Unlimited Tonnage Oceans with corresponding STCW certificates to support a dynamic high growth organization. The Port Captain will work remotely and support a wide variety of manned and unmanned vessels across numerous programs.
The Port Captain coordinates vessel schedules, crewing, readiness assessments, maintenance activities, inspections, and mission execution while maintaining compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard, STCW, and organizational requirements. The Port Captain applies extensive shipboard leadership and operational experience to assess vessel status, identify risks, resolve readiness issues, and support safe and effective operations across a dynamic fleet environment.
Serving as a key liaison between afloat personnel and shore-based support organizations, the Port Captain coordinates resources and priorities to sustain fleet availability and respond effectively to emergent operational requirements. The position supports emergency response activities as a member of the Incident Command System and provides experienced maritime leadership during casualties, maintenance periods, inspections, and mission-critical events.
Primary Responsibilities
Report to Logistics Platform Manager for vessel operations across programs
Provide operational oversight for assigned vessels to ensure safe, reliable, and mission-ready operations.
Monitor vessel readiness, maintenance status, regulatory compliance, and overall operational performance.
Coordinate vessel schedules, crewing requirements, maintenance periods, inspections, certifications, and mission tasking.
Serve as the primary shore-side liaison for vessel Masters and senior shipboard personnel, providing guidance and resolving operational issues.
Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, logistics, safety, crewing, and other shore-based support functions to maximize vessel availability.
Support vessels through maintenance availabilities, dry dockings, sea trials, readiness assessments, and return-to-service activities.
Track and facilitate compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, STCW, classification society, company, and customer requirements.
Review operational risks, identify emerging readiness concerns, and develop corrective actions or mitigation plans.
Provide experienced maritime guidance for navigation, seamanship, cargo operations, shipboard safety, and other marine operational matters.
Coordinate response to vessel casualties, emergencies, schedule disruptions, and other unplanned operational events.
Participate in the Incident Command System and support emergency response and contingency operations as required.
Support preparation for regulatory inspections, audits, Certificates of Inspection, readiness assessments, and other required evaluations.
Evaluate vessel and crew performance and provide recommendations to improve safety, operational effectiveness, and mission execution.
Maintain communication with customers and operational stakeholders regarding vessel status, capabilities, constraints, and projected availability.
Provide leadership and oversight to ensure vessels transition effectively between maintenance, certification, training, and operational mission requirements.
Basic Qualifications
USCG Merchant Mariner credentials: Master Unlimited Oceans with corresponding STCW certificate
USCG Medical Certificate
Position requires the ability to perform in an arduous duty environment.
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Ability to lift 40lbs
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to gain access to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating in a joint, Department of Defense, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy, or similarly complex maritime environment is highly desirable.
Master’s Degree
PMP Certification
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Original Posting:
August 27, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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