Program Analyst

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved national oceanographic mapping. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Analyst to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Program Analyst selected will include the following:

- Serve as IOCM Regional Mapping Coordinator and NOMEC Executive Secretary.

- Coordinate Federal, State agency, academic, and other seafloor mapping stakeholder activities and priorities in the Great Lakes region and participate in associated meetings and events.

- Support activities of the National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization (NOMEC) Council and Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IWG-OCM), including designing and tracking strategic progress metrics and authoring congressional reports, newsletters, and briefing materials.

- Support interagency ocean and coastal mapping activities, including meeting preparation, facilitation and closeout, as well as preparation and delivery of presentations to broad audiences.

- Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

The Ideal Program Analyst will have the following:

- A Bachelor's Degree in Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or related field. 

- 8+ years of experience, to support interagency ocean and coastal mapping activities, including meeting facilitation and closeout, strategic progress metrics tracking, congressional briefings, and presentations to broad audiences. 

- The candidate should have 2+ years experience in marine policy and coordination across multiple stakeholder groups.

- Must be proficient in project management, writing, and presenting to diverse audiences.

- Experience with managing and supporting an interagency working group.

- Strong analytical, technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills as you will be working with numerous NOAA stakeholders in many forums.

- Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.