Director of Maritime and International Affairs

The Director of Maritime and International Affairs will have the primary responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships in the maritime and naval communities throughout the world. Specifically, the Director of Maritime Affairs will build relationships through the Organization of America States, The Maritime Alliance, Department of Defense Security Assist program offices and work directly with political, maritime, and naval leaders from Latin American, Caribbean, European, and Asian nations. The Director of Maritime Affairs will advance Gnostech’s interests in the fields of: maritime cybersecurity, port and maritime security, naval warfare systems, and the use of space technologies in the maritime and port environments. The Director of Maritime Affairs will manage a complex portfolio of contacts/ relationships which encompasses a network of US and International Naval and Maritime clientele.

Overview

Location

• San Diego, CA

  
  Job Title

• Director of Maritime and International Affairs

  
  Salary

• Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience

  
  Shift

• Typical: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm

• Extended hours to establish and maintain relationships within the international maritime and naval communities
   

  Travel

• Foreign travel expected to be 25%-50%

• U.S. Passport required

   

  Position Responsibilities

• Maintain existing relationships within the international, maritime and naval communities

• Develop new relationships within the international, maritime and naval communities

• Develop Gnostech growth strategies in target international markets

• Execute international growth strategy

• Work with the CEO/President and Vice President to develop long-term U.S. DoD relationships

• Advise the CEO/President and Vice President on matters pertaining to international trade ethics

• Advise CEO/President and Vice President on matters pertaining to Gnostech’s Guiding Principles

        Minimum Security Clearance

• Active SECRET

• TS/SCI Preferred

   

   

  Required Qualifications and Skills

• 8+ years of international relations experience with direct interaction with senior politicians, naval officers, and maritime industry leaders on the international stage

• 15+ years of leadership experience in port and maritime operations

• Fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese speaker

• Ability and willingness to comprehend complex technical and engineering concepts

• Able to develop and maintain strong relationships
   

    Additional Desired Qualifications, Skills, Certifications

        Education and Training Required

•     Master’s Degree from an accredited university

            Minimum Years of Experience

•     15+

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  Gnostech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

   

  This position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

   

  If you require assistance to complete this application, please contact the Staffing Coordinator at 719-219-7472.