Network Coordination and Education Strategic Planning Specialist

Lynker; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses for exceptional performance

Job summary

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Coordinator and Education Strategic Planning Specialist in Silver Spring, Maryland. This position is contingent on contract award and involves coordinating the activities of various education networks while supporting strategic planning efforts.

Key responsibilities include planning meetings, ensuring effective communication, and assisting in data collection related to educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a MA or MS degree in NOAA related fields and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in related roles.
• Familiarity with Agency policies and priorities.
• Experience in report summarization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of education networks and councils.
• Plan and execute meetings and workshops.
• Support strategic planning and data collection efforts.

Skills

NOAA knowledge

Data collection

Strategic planning

Analytical methods

Excellent oral and writing skills

Education

MA or MS degree in NOAA related fields

Job description

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in education and coastal 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 educational programs.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Coordinator and Education Strategic Planning Specialist to join our growing team. This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of groups and networks managed by OEd, like the NOAA Education Council, the Coastal Ecosystems Learning Centers network, The Regional Coordination Network and others.
• Support Office leadership in leading such groups and networks.
• Plan recurring meetings and draft meeting agendas.
• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of annual meetings and workshops.
• Ensure that group or network members are informed of all pertinent information through timely and effective communication.
• Support strategic planning activities for the Office of Education, NOAA Education Council, and/or Regional Coordination Network and coordinate their participation in NOAA’s strategic planning and budget formulation processes.
• Support the implementation of education monitoring and evaluation efforts by coordinating data collection across NOAA programs, analyzing, and reporting the results.
• Assist with preparing responses to data calls and inquiries from Congress, Office of Management and Budget, NOAA and DOC leadership, etc.

Qualifications

• Provides support for the NOAA Education Council, the Coastal Ecosystems Learning Centers (CELC) network, the Regional Coordination Network (RCN), or other networks as needed. Drafts meeting agendas. Maintains listservs and disseminates meeting information and other appropriate material to network members. Supports data calls by collecting required information from multiple sources and synthesizing such information for review by Office leadership.
• Manages network websites. Works with network members and office’s Communication team to develop and publish web stories that highlight network accomplishments. Supports the implementation of NOAA’s Education Strategic Plan and/or other network guiding documents. Supports the Office of Education Communications team with the development of network accomplishments reports (e.g., NOAA Education Report). Supports the collection and reporting of common metrics and other performance indicators or the network, during the annual Unified Data Call.
• Education/Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of NOAA’s science and education efforts. Familiarity with Agency policies, priorities, and objectives. Experience with data collection from multiple sources and development of reports summarizing this information. Experience with strategic planning and with the analytical methods and techniques for assessing and evaluating program development and execution. Excellent oral and writing skills. MA or MS degree in NOAA related fields and 2 to 4 years of experience.

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.

Benefits

• 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.