Policy Analyst - Foreign Trade/Maritime Resource Management

Orchard LLC; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard LLC in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Foreign Trade Policy Analyst to support NOAA's OIATC, applying policy, science, and communication to promote safe, legal, and sustainable seafood as part of U.S. trade objectives.

The role involves advising industry, responding to inquiries, developing compliance materials, and conducting outreach. Travel domestically and internationally may be required, with a hybrid/remote work option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Environmental Policy, International Trade, Public Policy, or related field.
• Demonstrated background in natural resource policy or management, with preference for fisheries/IUU knowledge.
• Excellent professional writing skills to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse domestic/international stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to seafood industry to ensure compliance with U.S. trade monitoring requirements.
• Respond to public inquiries via dedicated channels and troubleshoot import clearance issues.
• Develop clear compliance resources, guides, websites, and other materials for partners to understand program requirements.
• Lead stakeholder outreach, including workshops, webinars, and informational calls.
• Learn and utilize NMFS databases like ITDS and GSDS for data analysis and compliance.
• Support multiple trade monitoring initiatives across programs like Antarctic Marine Living Resources and Tuna Tracking.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Environmental Policy, International Trade, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Foreign Trade Policy Analyst - Global Fisheries & Marine Resource Management Silver Spring, MD

This position is based in Silver Spring with some flexibility for an approved hybrid/remote work schedule. Some domestic and international travel may be required. @Orchard is pursuing a contract opportunity in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce (OIATC). Join a mission-critical team dedicated to ensuring the seafood on our plates is safe, legal, and sustainable. As a Foreign Trade Policy Analyst, you will be on the front lines of implementing U.S. trade regulations designed to protect our oceans and ensure fair international trade. You will serve as a crucial link between complex federal policy and the global seafood industry, providing the guidance and support necessary to make these vital programs successful. This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in policy, science, and communication to a role with a tangible impact on global conservation and U.S. economic interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Guidance & Support: Serve as a primary resource for the seafood industry, providing expert guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. trade monitoring requirements.
• Public Inquiry Response: Act as a first point of contact for public stakeholders, responding to technical inquiries via dedicated support channels to troubleshoot import clearance issues and gather valuable feedback.
• Compliance Resource Development: Develop clear and effective compliance materials, guides, websites, and other resources to help domestic and international partners understand and adhere to program requirements.
• Outreach & Education: Organize and lead stakeholder outreach efforts, including workshops, webinars, and informational calls designed to educate and support the regulated community.
• Data Systems Management: Learn and utilize key NMFS databases that support trade data analysis and compliance, such as the International Trade Data System (ITDS) and the Global Seafood Data System (GSDS).
• Program Implementation: Provide versatile support across various trade monitoring initiatives, including the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program, the Highly Migratory Species International Trade Program, and the Tuna Tracking and Verification Program.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Environmental Policy, International Trade, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required.
• Experience & Knowledge: You must have a demonstrated academic background and/or professional experience in natural resource policy or management. A specific focus on fisheries, the complexities of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, and seafood supply chains is strongly preferred.
• Writing Skills: Excellent professional writing skills with the proven ability to interpret and explain complex technical and regulatory concepts in clear, accessible plain language.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service orientation and the ability to work well with diverse domestic and international stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in one or more non-English languages is preferred but not required.