Lynker is seeking a talented Program Manager experienced in managing federal contracts with staff in multiple locations. The contracts focus on conducting applied scientific research in coastal and marine habitats, maintaining sensor systems and processing oceanographic data, developing and supporting navigation and coastal planning tools, and performing complex spatial analysis to inform coastal and marine planning. Staff under the program manager may support regulatory compliance, geospatial tool development, data management, field and laboratory engineering, science research support, outreach and communications, cooperative agreement and grant management/monitoring, and administrative support.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Program Manager:

• Supervising employees across a variety of disciplines at disperse geographic locations
• Manage all aspects of this contract including scheduling, staffing, and technical performance
• Ensure all customer deliverables meet or exceed requirements
• Lead recruitment and hiring for open positions
• Develop project plans
• Track and report on task order status, program risks or concerns, organizational changes and personnel metrics, budgetary details
• Ensure clear and direct communications with the customer and with Lynker management
• Developing and growing private sector and government relationships and partnerships

Required Qualifications and Skills of the Science Program Manager:

• 4+ years of Program Management Experience managing teams employees in multiple locations
• Experience with federal contract management, specifically within NOAA would be a BIG PLUS
• Excellent personnel and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in biology or other related field and experience with marine and coastal related projects

Preferred Qualifications and Skills of the Science Program Manager:

• PMP Certification
• NRDA and/or coastal Restoration experience
• Business development and proposal writing experience

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small 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 and diverse 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.