Consultant, Principal

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and oversee complex maritime risk, safety, and regulatory compliance programs for shipowners, operators, ports, and government stakeholders, guiding audits, risk assessments, and client advisories.

  • Own end-to-end engagements and coach teams through risk assessments, audits, and regulatory reviews.
  • Drive client relationships and business development through proposed solutions and executive briefings.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex consulting engagements for maritime clients involving risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice to shipowners, operators, ports, offshore organizations, and government-related stakeholders on maritime operational and regulatory matters.
  • Plan, direct, and oversee project execution, ensuring quality, timeliness, budget control, and client satisfaction across multiple programs and assignments.
  • Conduct and supervise risk assessments, hazard analyses, compliance reviews, regulatory gap assessments, and safety management system evaluations.
  • Support clients in interpreting and applying applicable maritime regulations, industry standards, classification requirements, and best practices.
  • Develop practical recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to address operational, safety, and compliance challenges.
  • Lead or support audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert and trusted advisor on maritime risk, governance, and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identify emerging needs, and contribute to business development and proposal support activities.
  • Prepare, review, and present high-quality technical reports, findings, and executive-level briefings to clients and internal leadership.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Must have an advanced degree or bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience
  • Professional certifications required
  • Strong knowledge of maritime regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Knowledge of safety management systems, audit protocols, and incident investigation methods.
  • Ability to evaluate operational and regulatory risk and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements and apply them to maritime programs.
  • Strong analytical skills in compliance review, gap assessment, and root cause evaluation.
  • Ability to prepare clear technical findings, recommendations, and compliance documentation.
  • Ability to advise clients on maritime safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance matters.
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations. We search for and establish the best solutions for the industries we serve, and are at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation. In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly. The surveyors, engineers, researches and regulatory specialists who form the ABS team work in more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. With a passion for making the world a safer place, while also delivering practical and innovative solutions, ABS stands ready to assist and advance the marine and offshore industries.

Spring, Texas, USA
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$120K/yr – $140K/yr

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Consultant, Principal

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