Program Coordinator

BLN24; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

Remote work flexibility

Work-life balance

Job summary

BLN24 is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in McLean, Virginia. This role involves coordinating scientific programs, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and managing operational logistics. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of experience in program management or scientific research coordination. The position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as remote work flexibility.

Join a fast-growing company and be part of important environmental research initiatives!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum six years of experience supporting scientific research programs and coordination.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of scientific research and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as a liaison between NOAA and various stakeholders.
• Coordinate scientific workshops, training events, and special initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Position Overview: BLN24 has an exciting opportunity for a Program Coordinator to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This position serves as a trusted resource for multidisciplinary research, coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities that advance NOAA’s weather, climate, water, and environmental research mission.

Working closely with program managers, scientists, researchers, and stakeholders, this individual will support NOAA scientific programs and portfolios through planning, workshop facilitation, reporting, communications, risk tracking, and operational support. This role plays an important part in fostering collaboration, facilitating scientific innovation, and supporting the successful delivery of NOAA research initiatives and mission priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research, stakeholder engagement, and mission‑support initiatives across NOAA programs and portfolios.
• Serve as a liaison between NOAA leadership, researchers, Cooperative Institutes, academic partners, Federal agencies, and contractor personnel to facilitate collaboration.
• Coordinate scientific workshops, conferences, technical exchanges, stakeholder engagements, training events, community outreach activities, and special initiatives.
• Support research‑to‑operations (R2O), transition‑to‑operations (T2O), operations‑to‑research (O2R), and innovation initiatives that advance NOAA’s weather, climate, water, and environmental missions.
• Develop and maintain program management documentation including project management plans, project schedules, risk registers, MSRs, performance metrics, and dashboards to ensure on‑time delivery of contract deliverables.
• Manage operational logistics including meeting facilitation, preparation of agendas, briefing materials, summaries, and coordination of onboarding, training, and travel in accordance with NOAA and Federal requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience supporting scientific research programs, research coordination, stakeholder engagement activities, program management, Federal initiatives, or mission‑support operations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, briefing materials, presentations, and program performance documentation.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NOAA facility, security, and IT access.

Benefits:

• Access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing company headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area with the chance to work across different sectors.
• Flexibility to work remotely as projects allow, enabling a healthy work‑life balance.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.