Global Marine Policy Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)

Orchard LLC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard LLC seeks an International Affairs Policy Analyst to support NOAA's OIATC from Silver Spring, MD, with a flexible hybrid/remote schedule. The role focuses on advancing global fisheries governance, IUU fishing mitigation, and policy implementation for U.S.

interests. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in a relevant field and 5+ years in international fisheries policy, combining strong writing, coordination, and strategic communication skills to engage with domestic and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marine Science, International Affairs, Environmental Policy, or Marine Resource Management.
• Minimum of five (5) years of international fisheries policy or marine resource management experience.
• Advanced writing skills; ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into plain language.
• Familiarity with Moratorium Protection Act, Maritime SAFE Act, and/or Marine Mammal Protection Act.
• Experience with Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) or other multilateral conservation bodies.

Responsibilities

• Policy Research & Analysis: conduct in-depth research on IUU fishing, protected species bycatch, and related topics.
• Briefing & Strategic Communications: prepare briefing materials, talking points, and reports for NOAA leadership.
• Congressional Reporting: support the biennial Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management.
• International & Interagency Coordination: coordinate logistics and materials for engagements with partners and delegations.
• Global Engagement: represent the office at international meetings and conferences.

Skills

Policy analysis

Briefing & communications

Congressional reporting

International coordination

Global engagement

Advanced writing

Interagency collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Orchard LLC seeks an International Affairs Policy Analyst to support NOAA's OIATC from Silver Spring, MD, with a flexible hybrid/remote schedule. The role focuses on advancing global fisheries governance, IUU fishing mitigation, and policy implementation for U.S.

interests. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in a relevant field and 5+ years in international fisheries policy, combining strong writing, coordination, and strategic communication skills to engage with domestic and international