Standards Developer

ABYC offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment to advance boating safety through standards development. This hybrid role in Annapolis focuses on facilitating the creation, review, and publication of marine standards, coordinating committees and volunteers, and guiding standards through the full review cycle.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance with premiums paid
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Performance bonus opportunities

Location

Based in Annapolis, Maryland. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered.

Compensation

Pay: USD 50,000 - 70,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for designated ABYC standards and related technical initiatives.
• Coordinate the lifecycle of standards from development through review, resolution of comments, ballots, and final publication.
• Organize and oversee volunteer committees and subcommittees, meetings, documentation, and project schedules.
• Provide technical information and guidance on standards to ABYC members and the wider marine industry.
• Cultivate relationships with boatbuilders, component manufacturers, committee participants, and industry professionals.
• Manage assigned standards through the development and review process, aligning with Technical Board Rules and ANSI Essential Requirements.
• Initiate calls for comments, consensus ballots, and Technical Board ballots to support publication.
• Plan and participate in committee meetings.
• Draft agendas, summaries of comments, meeting packages, subcommittee reports, and meeting minutes.
• Incorporate resolved comments, edit and format drafts, and prepare standards for publication.
• Coordinate subcommittee work, conduct technical research, and oversee practical testing.
• Track changes, critical issues, timelines, and updates throughout the review cycle.
• Ensure balanced industry participation on Project Technical Committees.
• Support the Standards and Compliance Department's strategic priorities.
• Respond to member inquiries via email and phone.
• Contribute to ABYC content such as articles, technical resources, and social media posts.
• Assist with grant writing, proofreading, technical research, and practical testing.
• Review and support digital platforms including the ABYC Standards Library and EZ-PTC.
• Collaborate with other ABYC departments to develop educational tools, training resources, and member materials.
• Support ISO standards development and harmonization as directed.
• Build relationships across the international marine industry.
• Represent ABYC at industry events and standards related activities such as ABYC Annual Meeting and Standards Week, IBEX, and NMMA Engineering Standards Compliance Seminar.
• Promote ABYC as a leading global source of boating safety technical information.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate brings technical knowledge, strong organization, and a collaborative approach to standards development.
• Strong understanding of boat systems, technical standards, and safety practices.
• ABYC certifications and boat building experience are a plus.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees, or stakeholder-driven projects.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Passion for boating and a commitment to improving boating safety.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Acrobat, and Zoom.

Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• Acrobat
• Zoom
• ABYC Standards Library
• EZ-PTC

How to apply

Email your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]