OAR COS Program Coordinator: Senior Leadership Support

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. (FWI) in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an OAR COS Program Coordinator to craft briefing materials, memos, and talking points for NOAA leadership.

The role demands tight deadlines, synthesis of multi-source information, and travel with NOAA HQ leadership for high-stakes meetings. The position requires 4+ years of professional or academic experience, a BA/BS in a technical or business field, and the ability to obtain a Low-risk federal clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials, memos, and talking points for review by OAR leadership and NOAA leadership in preparation for meetings, events, and decisions
• Provide regular oral and written updates to OAR leadership on NOAA Headquarters activities, requests, and emerging priorities
• Review, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of sources into portfolio summaries, implementation plans, and other documents for submission to leadership and counterparts within and outside of NOAA
• Provide substantive and logistical staff support for the preparation, execution, and follow-up of meetings, workshops, and events for the NOAA Administrator related to OAR activities, including travel with NOAA Headquarters leadership
• Coordinate with other NOAA Program Coordination Officers and the NOAA COS and Deputy COS on cross-cutting headquarters activities and priorities
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with OAR headquarters, labs, and programs to understand and advance OAR mission, work, and activities
• Apply specialized knowledge to gather facts, analyze program information, and develop recommendations and strategies that help OAR leadership navigate headquarters priorities effectively

Skills

Briefings for execs

Analytical synthesis

Leadership staff support

Interagency coordination

Discretion and judgment

Written communication

Education

BA/BS in technical or business

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. (FWI) in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an OAR COS Program Coordinator to craft briefing materials, memos, and talking points for NOAA leadership.

The role demands tight deadlines, synthesis of multi-source information, and travel with NOAA HQ leadership for high-stakes meetings. The position requires 4+ years of professional or academic experience, a BA/BS in a technical or business field, and the ability to obtain a Low-risk federal clearance.