Lynker Technologies
Coastal Management and Grant Specialist
Lynker Technologies, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Lynker Technologies
Job Title:
Coastal Management and Grant Specialist Location:
Silver Spring, MD Job ID:
2025-1451 Type:
Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Category:
Liaison/Education/Outreach Specialist Agency:
NOAA - Silver Spring MD
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 operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking a talented and technical Coastal Management and Grants Specialist to join our team.
This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.
Responsibilities
Assist with the management of the CRCP’s Coral Grants Programs, including:
Draft grant Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Cooperative Agreement Requests for Proposals.
Coordinate the proposal review and selection processes.
Day‑to‑day interactions with grantees related to their grant.
Monitor grant implementation.
Use the NOAA Grants Online database to process all applications and manage all grants and cooperative agreements for the purposes of:
Tracking and evaluating grantees’ mandated reports.
Retrieving accounting and unexpended balances data.
Producing award‑tracking reports.
Ensure compliance with various environmental statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Magnuson‑Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Use of the CRCP Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, other CRCP programmatic environmental compliance documents, and accompanying Record of Environmental Consideration is required.
Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s (preferred) degree in Marine or Environmental Science or Policy, or related field.
2+ years of documented professional experience in grants management, project management, and project implementation.
Experience in regulatory support for the Federal Government preferred.
Documented knowledge of/experience with coral reef conservation challenges and management tools.
Knowledge of/experience with the Coral Reef Conservation Act preferred.
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder/grantee support and engagement, especially relating to environmental policy issues.
The successful candidate will be organized, detail‑oriented, manage time to achieve project objectives to meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.
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.
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.
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Coastal Management and Grant Specialist Location:
Silver Spring, MD Job ID:
2025-1451 Type:
Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Category:
Liaison/Education/Outreach Specialist Agency:
NOAA - Silver Spring MD
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 operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking a talented and technical Coastal Management and Grants Specialist to join our team.
This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won.
Responsibilities
Assist with the management of the CRCP’s Coral Grants Programs, including:
Draft grant Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Cooperative Agreement Requests for Proposals.
Coordinate the proposal review and selection processes.
Day‑to‑day interactions with grantees related to their grant.
Monitor grant implementation.
Use the NOAA Grants Online database to process all applications and manage all grants and cooperative agreements for the purposes of:
Tracking and evaluating grantees’ mandated reports.
Retrieving accounting and unexpended balances data.
Producing award‑tracking reports.
Ensure compliance with various environmental statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Magnuson‑Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Use of the CRCP Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, other CRCP programmatic environmental compliance documents, and accompanying Record of Environmental Consideration is required.
Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s (preferred) degree in Marine or Environmental Science or Policy, or related field.
2+ years of documented professional experience in grants management, project management, and project implementation.
Experience in regulatory support for the Federal Government preferred.
Documented knowledge of/experience with coral reef conservation challenges and management tools.
Knowledge of/experience with the Coral Reef Conservation Act preferred.
Demonstrated experience with stakeholder/grantee support and engagement, especially relating to environmental policy issues.
The successful candidate will be organized, detail‑oriented, manage time to achieve project objectives to meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.
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.
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.
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