[Hiring] Fisheries Management Analyst - Subject Matter Expert @Ocean Associates Incorporated

Role Description

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking Fisheries Management Analysts to provide Data, Scientific Analysis, and Compliance Support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) in Silver Spring, MD.

The Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF) supports consideration and resolution of national domestic policy issues, provides support to the regional fishery management councils, manages fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species, and works with federal partners to ensure the safety of seafood sold in the U.S.

• Support domestic fisheries, the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Division, and NMFS Regional Offices in the implementation of the Seafood EO.
• Develop and write actions necessary to implement management measures under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act and the Seafood EO.
• Provide support for rapid implementation of management measures needed under the EO 14276.
• Draft content of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs).
• Provide research and analysis of FMP and other fishery management action requirements and capabilities.
• Develop alternatives, recommendations, presentations, and support management initiatives.
• Evaluate studies and analyses to ensure fishery management actions are responsive to key issues and concerns.
• Evaluate and provide support for environmental analyses such as NEPA analysis for management actions.
• Assist in the development, writing, review process, and tracking of fisheries management actions.
• Analyze and provide environmental assessments, scientific analysis, technical writing/editing, and internal communication.
• Process incoming requests in accordance with established fisheries management action processing procedures.
• Assist in developing the Administrative Record for each regulatory action upon completion of its review and clearance.
• Prepare documents for Regional Office, Atl HMS, and/or OSF review.
• Attend and/or monitor relevant Regional Fishery Management Council meetings and/or associated technical committees.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with 7+ years of experience in fisheries related technical management.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business or mission strategies.
• Direct experience with Federal fisheries management actions, including drafting fishery management plans (FMPs) and regulatory amendments.
• Evidence of authoring technical documents, including white papers, scientific publications, and environmental impact statements.
• Experience navigating Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) requirements and Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations.
• Proven ability to communicate complex regulatory, scientific, or other data with agency personnel across the organization.

Requirements

• Applicants must have the following minimum requirements:
• PhD or Master’s with 7+ years of experience in fisheries related technical management.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business or mission strategies.
• Direct experience with Federal fisheries management actions, including drafting fishery management plans (FMPs) and regulatory amendments.
• Evidence of authoring technical documents, including white papers, scientific publications, and environmental impact statements.
• Experience navigating Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) requirements and Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations.
• Proven ability to communicate complex regulatory, scientific, or other data with agency personnel across the organization.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position with benefits.
• Salary, commensurate with experience, between $40.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Company Description

OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector.

• Specializes in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement.
• Supports government contracts.