Science and Technology Projects and Grant Support

Lynker; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

ESOP

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses

Learning Management System

Career growth plans

Employee referral program

Job summary

Lynker is hiring full-time staff to support a contract with NOAA OER. Roles may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel to meetings, workshops, and field activities. Lynker operates under its Propel joint venture with NOAA ProTech Oceans 2.0 as contract holder.

The contractor will deliver planning, coordination, and execution support for ocean-related projects and partnerships. Responsibilities include coordinating BAAs/NOFOs with NOAA labs and universities, providing ship and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating grants and funding opportunities (BAAs/NOFO).
• Strong planning, scheduling, and budget-tracking abilities.
• Excellent liaison and document coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean project proposals and funding opportunities with NOAA labs and partner institutes.
• Provide technical planning support for ship/field operations and mission planning.
• Prepare and track IAAs, MOUs, spend plans, and CI task orders; act as project reporting POC.

Job description

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a qualified candidate to support a contract with NOAA Research Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its Propel joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Oceans 2.0 prime contract holder. The contract is contingent on contract award. The contractor shall provide technical and administrative services for the planning, coordination, and execution of ocean-related projects and partnerships.

Duties of the Science and Technology Projects and Grant Support will include the following

• Project and Funding Coordinating the planning and execution of ocean projects with NOAA laboratories, universities, and cooperative institutes. This includes coordinating Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), with a focus on ocean technology and marine geology grants.
• Operational and Mission Services Providing technical services regarding ship and ocean platform operational capabilities, including requirement definitions, mission planning, scheduling, and resourcing to meet science requirements.
• Administrative and Financial Coordination Preparing and coordinating IAAs, MOUs, spend plans, and cooperative institute (CI) task orders for approved projects. This includes tracking budgets, funds distribution, and serving as the administrative Point of Contact (POC) for project reporting.
• Program Liaison Serving as a liaison for the OER-Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) partnership; drafting work plans; monitoring reporting status; and coordinating the execution of partnership agreements.

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.