Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Maritime Department, including maritime trade, business development, cargo and cruise terminal operations, commercial fishing facilities operations, public docks and piers operations, and maritime industrial properties oversight; formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives; coordinates assigned activities with other Port departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among Port departments and with intergovernmental agencies, regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Vice President of Maritime in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned. Develops and implements short and long-term strategic goals that outline the mission, vision, and high-level goals for the Port of San Diego; develops and implements business development strategies and business plans for the Port's cargo, cruise, maritime industrial, and public docks business lines; oversees contract execution for maritime tenant leases, cargo, and cruise business and trade development and real estate negotiations.