Coastal Resilience Specialist in Leesburg, Virginia at Lynker Technologies

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 products and programs.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coastal Resilience Specialist to join our growing team.The Coastal Resilience Specialist supports NOAA's mission to advance coastal resilience, climate adaptation, and risk reduction by ensuring effective coordination of executive-level initiatives, maintaining continuity across cross-agency teams, and facilitating the successful integration of NOAA fellowship and education program participants.

• Provide executive and program coordination support for leadership teams, including meeting planning, agenda development, meeting documentation, and action item tracking.
• Prepare briefing materials, status reports, presentations, and other program documentation to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate follow-up on program activities, monitor milestones, and maintain tracking systems to ensure timely completion of assigned actions.
• Support cross-office and interagency collaboration by coordinating communications, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and day-to-day support for fellows, interns, and other temporary staff, including development of work plans and transition materials.
• Monitor progress of assigned projects and personnel, conduct regular check-ins, and ensure compliance with program requirements and established timelines.
• Develop and maintain organizational procedures, documentation, and knowledge management resources that improve program continuity and operational efficiency.
• Perform other program coordination and administrative support activities as assigned in support of NOAA coastal resilience initiatives.

The Coastal Resilience Specialist selected should have the following:

• Master's degree in environmental science, marine science, public administration, natural resource management, policy, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience.

The Ideal Coastal Resilience Specialist will have the following:

• Experience supporting complex programs, executive leadership, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation, technical writing, and preparation of executive-level reports and briefings.
• Experience developing and maintaining project tracking systems, schedules, and program documentation.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned 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:

• 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.