Coastal Research Program Analyst

Research Planning Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Planning Inc. in Silver Spring, MD is seeking qualified Program Analyst candidates to support NCCOS's Coastal Research Program.

The role involves planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing coastal and estuarine research initiatives, including grant oversight and science communication. You will engage with partners to prioritize research, manage multiple projects, and contribute to dissemination through outreach and web content updates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years in marine/environmental science or related field.
• Experience supporting a natural resource management or applied science program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate with partners.
• Familiarity with data management and portfolio tracking.

Responsibilities

• Support CRP leadership and program managers to develop future program plans including advising on program development, execution, and potential areas of risk.
• Assist program managers in research prioritization by engaging with internal and external partners and stakeholders on management needs and through synthesis of published priorities.
• Assist CRP staff with the peer-review process for competitive programs, including identifying mail and panel reviewers, assisting with review of Letters of Intent and coordination of panel reviews.
• Oversee assigned projects across program areas to include ESLR, HAB and Community Directed spending Projects. Coordinate grant material submissions and engage with project teams at least quarterly, grant oversight activities and review progress reports and ensure that project objectives are being met, and that project spending, expected outputs and outcomes are on track throughout the course of the project.
• Lead responses to informational requests across program areas including budgets, project activities, accomplishments, and federal funding recipients. Maintain and update associated portfolio databases.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research coordination

Education

Master's degree in marine/environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

R

Python

Statistical analysis

Job description

Research Planning Inc. in Silver Spring, MD is seeking qualified Program Analyst candidates to support NCCOS's Coastal Research Program.

The role involves planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing coastal and estuarine research initiatives, including grant oversight and science communication. You will engage with partners to prioritize research, manage multiple projects, and contribute to dissemination through outreach and web content updates.