Senior Federal COS Program Coordinator & Briefing Lead

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

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an OAR Chief of Staff Program Coordinator to produce briefing materials, memos, and talking points for NOAA leadership. You will track priorities and provide real-time updates to leadership, ensuring accurate synthesis of multi-source information for decisions.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and discretion. In-person presence at SSMC3 is required, with travel as needed.

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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Job description

FedWriters, Inc. in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an OAR Chief of Staff Program Coordinator to produce briefing materials, memos, and talking points for NOAA leadership. You will track priorities and provide real-time updates to leadership, ensuring accurate synthesis of multi-source information for decisions.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and discretion. In-person presence at SSMC3 is required, with travel as needed.