Program Analyst

Lynker; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for employee

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses

Annual recognition awards

Employee referral program

Learning Management System

Career growth plans

Job summary

Lynker is seeking a Program Analyst to support NOAA's Office of Coast Survey. You will perform analytical tasks, support budget planning, and develop SOPs and reports for senior leadership. You will engage with multiple stakeholders and contribute to improved processes and tools.

The role emphasizes data analysis, risk management, and performance tracking within a government-funded program. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1+ year of specialized project experience or formal training.
• Perform analytical tasks independently or as part of a team, including management studies, workforce analyses, cost-benefit analyses, earned value management, configuration management, QA, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with OCS Divisions and stakeholders in budget, strategic planning, taskers, response coordination, performance tracking, and project execution.
• Provide data analysis support to automate and streamline business and administrative processes including data ingestion, evaluation, transformation, merging, and reporting.
• Identify bottlenecks, procedural deficiencies, and workflow risks; develop actionable recommendations for management review.
• Support development of internal/external stakeholder requirements to inform new processes and analytical tool buildout for budget and administration execution.
• Research and draft SOPs and operational guidelines for OCS Business Manager and Senior Leadership.
• Prepare detailed study reports, executive summaries, decision packages, and briefing materials for senior leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree

1+ year specialized project experience or formal training

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in ocean 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 coastal operations and data.As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Analyst to join our growing team to support NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS).

The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) manages the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) nautical charting and data collection and information programs. OCS manages an integrated suite of programs in hydrography and cartography to help protect life and property, support economic growth and development, and protect the environment in support of the overall mission to promote safe navigation. OCS is responsible for charting United States (U.S.) and territorial waters to the limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone, an area of about 3.4 million square nautical miles.

OCS is the oldest U.S. scientific organization. Since its birth as a nation, the U.S. has depended on marine transportation to move goods, services and people. Reducing the risk of marine accidents by providing navigation services has been a fundamental federal responsibility since Thomas Jefferson created the Survey of the Coast in 1807 in order to support a growing economy in a safe, efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Program Analyst will include the following:

Performs analytical tasks either independently or as part of a team of analysts conducting management studies, workforce analysis, cost-benefit analyses, quality assurance management, risk management and/or similar activities. Support tasks are:

• Engage with OCS Divisions and other stakeholders in support of the Chief Resource Management Staff (RMS) in budget, strategic and other planning, taskers, response coordination, performance tracking, and project execution.
• Provide data analysis support to aid in automation and streamlining of business and administrative processes, including ingest, evaluation, transformation, merging, and reporting of data.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, procedural deficiencies, and workflow risks; develop actionable recommendations for management review.
• Support development and refinement of internal and external stakeholder requirements to inform the buildout of new processes and analytical tools designed to streamline budget and administration execution.
• Research and draft administrative policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines on behalf of OCS Business Manager and other Senior Leadership as needed.
• Prepare detailed study reports, executive summaries, decision packages, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Prepares a variety of reports, assessments, or evaluations in support of the analyses conducted.

Prepares a variety of reports, assessments, or evaluations in support of the analyses conducted.

Qualifications

The Program Analyst selected should have the following:

- Bachelor's and 1 yr exp and 6 mo specialized project exp or formal training- Performs analytical tasks either independently or as part of a team of analysts conducting management studies, workforce analyses, cost-benefit analyses, earned value management reports, configuration management, quality assurance management, risk management and/or similar activities. Prepares a variety of reports, assessments, or evaluations.

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.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• 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.