ON BEHALF OF QUEST MARITIME SERVICES
About the Company:
At Quest Maritime Services, we deliver a comprehensive range of marine operational services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients—while minimising environmental impact every step of the way.
With over 20 years of industry experience, our mission is to be the leading provider of charter vessels for specialised marine contract work across the Oil & Gas, Defence, Government, and Commercial sectors.
We are seeking an accomplished and experienced General Manager (Defence Contracts) to lead strategic operations in support of complex defence projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all regional defence contracting operations.
- Manage high-volume marine service enquiries across 20+ countries.
- Provide direct reporting to the CEO or Managing Director.
- Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for short-term and long-term US defence tenders.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontracted marine agencies and technical teams on a 24/7 operational cycle.
- Strategise and execute regional business initiatives aligned with evolving defence procurement standards.
- Ensure 24/7 responsiveness to government contracting offices globally.
- Maintain oversight of 3,500+ sailors and their operational/welfare requirements.
- Deliver pricing strategies for over 40 ports across the Asia Pacific region.
- Represent the company in remote and high-security regions at short notice.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Postgraduate qualification in Management, with an Engineering background.
- At least 15 years’ experience in managing marine-related defence service contracts internationally.
- Minimum 10 years of Navy service, preferably at a senior or command level.
- Proven experience working at a Director level across 20 Asia Pacific countries for 12+ years.
- Must have reported to a CEO or MD for over a decade.
- Deep understanding of US Government Defence Procurement laws and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated capability in writing high-volume (50–100 page) technical submissions to military agencies under time pressure.
- Exceptional logistical and organisational skills; must be prepared to work extended hours and travel globally with minimal notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $87,811.15 – $220,303.27 per year
Work Location: In person