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A NOAA Contractor is an individual employed by a private company that has a contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide specialized services. These contractors work in various fields, including environmental science, engineering, IT, and project management, supporting NOAA’s mission in weather forecasting, climate research, and marine conservation. Unlike federal employees, NOAA Contractors are hired by private firms and may work on short- or long-term projects based on contract terms.

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To excel as a NOAA Contractor, you generally need a background in environmental science, meteorology, oceanography, engineering, or related fields, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with data analysis tools, GIS software, remote sensing technologies, and, sometimes, government-specific systems or security clearances is typically important. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and clear communication are valued soft skills in this role. These skills ensure contractors can effectively contribute to NOAA’s scientific missions, communicate findings, and collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

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A typical workday for a NOAA Contractor varies depending on the specific position and project, but often includes activities like analyzing environmental data, contributing to scientific reports, and collaborating with NOAA staff and other contractors. You may attend team meetings, work on system development or research tasks, and provide technical support or expertise to ongoing projects. Contractors frequently interface with government personnel, academic partners, and field teams, so clear communication and adaptability are key. Additionally, you might be required to adhere to federal reporting standards and deadlines, making effective time management important in this role.

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Program Coordinator

BLN24

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 26 days ago


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, and 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 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 


What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

  • You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area.  We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
  • Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. 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.

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