Remote Scientific Editor Jobs in Springfield, VA

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire four (4) Fishery Management Analysts to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF). These are full-time, primarily remote positions based in Silver Spring, MD, anticipated to begin July 1, 2026. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.*

NOAA OSF requires support to implement Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, including development and execution of fishery management actions, regulatory analysis, and environmental compliance. These positions will directly support NMFS Headquarters, Regional Offices, and the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Division in advancing national fisheries policy and regulatory priorities.  These positions are contingent on Lynker being awarded the contract.  

1. Support domestic fisheries, the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Division, and NMFS Regional Offices in the implementation of the Seafood EO, including but not limited to elimination of inefficient regulations and  and the development of fishery management actions to advance the purposes of the EO. 
2. Develop and write actions necessary to implement the  management measures needed under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act and the Seafood EO.
3. Provide support to enable rapid implementation of management measures needed under the EO 14276.
4. Draft content of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs).
5. Provide research and analysis of FMP and other fishery management action requirements and capabilities.
6. Develop alternatives, recommendations, presentations, and support management initiatives.
7. Evaluate studies and analyses, and, with input from Regional Offices or Atl HMS, ensure fishery management actions are responsive to responses on key issues and concerns and advance the implementation of the Seafood EO.
8. Evaluate and provide support for environmental analyses such as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis for management actions for which NOAA is responsible and include them in fisheries management actions.
9. Assist in the development, writing, review process, and tracking of fisheries management actions in support of NMFS Regional Offices, and Atlantic HMS efforts to implement the Seafood EO and other requests from NOAA and NMFS leadership in accordance with established procedures and requirements, including  clearly communicating with regional regulatory specialists and fisheries biologists, and communicating with regional submitters and as necessary to ensure that regulatory packages meet their intended objectives and documented standards.
10. Analyze and provide environmental assessments, and scientific analysis, technical writing/editing, internal communication and outreach with the intention of meeting the fishery management action development needs of the NMFS Regional Office and Atl HMS
11. Process incoming requests in accordance with established fisheries management action processing procedures, including completion of completeness checklist and electronic and paper filing of documents.
12. Clearly communicate with regional staff submitters to ensure that fisheries management actions meet the needs of the Regional Offices/Atl HMS and documented standards.
13. Assist in developing the Administrative Record for each regulatory action upon completion of its review and clearance.
14. Assist with the issuance of permits, as requested from NMFS Regional Offices and Atl HMS.
15. Prepare documents for Regional Office, Atl HMS, and/or OSF review. 
16. Clearly communicate with regional regulatory specialists and and other regional/Atl HMS staff, and headquarters reviewers as necessary to ensure that regulatory packages meet documented standards and the needs of the Regions/Atl HMS.
17. Attend and/or monitor relevant Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and/or associated technical committees, advisory panels, and workgroups.

• Fishery management action writing and analyses.
• Provide and analyze environmental assessments, and scientific analysis, technical writing/editing, to include writing fishery management actions and associated supporting material.
• Research Analysis
• Progress report to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: accomplishments, issues encountered, travel (including purpose, significant outcomes, action items), and recommendations, if applicable, submitted at least on a monthly basis. 
• Administrative Records (AR) & Clearance Packages: The legally defensible compilation of all documents, communications, and checklists generated during the rulemaking process, organized and filed according to NMFS standards for final clearance.
• Draft Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) & Regulatory Amendments: Comprehensive draft documents and "action packages" that develop management alternatives, recommendations, and necessary measures to implement the Seafood EO and requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
• NEPA Environmental Assessments & Analysis Reports: Formal environmental impact analyses (EAs or EISs) and supporting scientific documentation required to ensure all proposed management actions comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.
  

Place of Performance
Work will be performed primarily offsite. Occasional travel or on-site support may be required depending on mission needs.
Travel
Limited travel may be required to support Council meetings, NMFS coordination, or workshops.

The Ideal Fishery Management Analyst - Data, Scientific Analysis & Compliance Support, will have the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, marine science, environmental policy, or related field
• At least three (3) years of experience supporting fisheries management, regulatory analysis, or environmental compliance
• Experience with technical writing and policy documentation
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Applied expertise with relevant statutes, including the MSA, ESA, MMPA, and NEPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.