Professional, Technical, & Management Services – NOAA OAR HQ
About the role
Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants to provide Professional, Technical, & Management Services to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. OAR provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support our planet, offering better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth.
Responsibilities
Science Advisory Board (SAB) #1: Provide comprehensive operational, analytical, and administrative services for the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) and its standing Work Groups (WG), and special subcommittees independently managed by the SAB Standing WG, to maintain NOAA science programs of the highest quality and provide recommendations on optimal resource management.
Science Advisory Board (SAB) #2: Provide daily general administrative and business oversight of various business items and processes to the R&D Enterprise Committee (RDEC) and associated NOAA research coordination activities under the guidance of OAR leadership. Perform research that informs OAR and NOAA leadership as well as SAB Committee members.
OAR’s Chief of Staff Office (COS): Analyze OAR's Research and Development (R&D) portfolio by assessing NOAA’s utilization of R&D for its weather, ocean, and climate missions and evaluating the successful transition of R&D into applications. Provide programmatic guidance on coordination and administration issues related to evaluating NOAA’s R&D and activities.
Communication’s Office (COMMS): Perform internal and external communications efforts, including working with the Communications Director on communications planning, strategy, and execution. Provide expert level creation of multimedia products to communicate scientific data and information through visual storytelling. Lead the planning and development for OAR visual communications products; manage these products through multiple review cycles with OAR, NOAA, and other partners until it is scientifically accurate and understandable by the targeted audience.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering, management, communications).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in professional, technical, or management roles.
Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based communication tools.
Benefits
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
Pay
Salary range based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required for special projects.