[Remote] Fisheries Disaster Program Analyst III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Think Tank Inc. is a certified provider of scientific, technical, and professional support services to federal agencies, including NOAA Fisheries. They are seeking a Fisheries Disaster Program Analyst III to provide programmatic, analytical, and administrative support in implementing fishery disaster assistance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and administrative support to the Regional Fishery Disaster Assistance Lead
• Serve as the primary point of contact for fishery disaster requestors and coordinate communications throughout the review and determination process
• Review fishery disaster requests for completeness and compliance with Section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and identify any information deficiencies
• Conduct evaluations of complete fishery disaster requests using NOAA Fisheries policy guidance and approved methodologies
• Prepare draft decision memoranda and supporting documentation for review, clearance, and final determination
• Support regional and headquarters review processes by responding to questions and incorporating required revisions
• Develop and maintain tracking databases, records management systems, and applicant guidance materials related to Alaska fishery disasters
• Prepare reports, spend plans, status updates, and other program documentation to support leadership decision-making and program oversight
• Maintain records and tracking systems throughout the lifecycle of fishery disaster declarations, funding, and grant closeout activities

Skills

• *US Citizenship Required*
• *Remote Position in the US*
• *Position is Subject to Contract Award*
• Program planning and management in a team environment
• Review and evaluation of basic quantitative data, such as population size data, and basic economic data
• Policy analysis and the ability to evaluate specific data and information against required standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Established skills with spreadsheets and word processing software
• Ability to follow established procedures to accomplish specific tasks
• Current MS Office skills
• Current Google Office Suite Skills
• Skills with online seminar software such as Google, Webex
• Bachelor's degree in fisheries, marine policy, public administration, natural resources, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in fisheries policy, program management, or regulatory analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical and policy evaluation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and database management tools
• Ability to coordinate across multiple time zones and manage competing deadlines
• Experience with salmon management including, analysis of data or management reports, is preferred
• Master's degree in marine policy, public administration, or related field
• Familiarity with Magnuson-Stevens Act Section 312(a) fisheries disaster provisions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar credential
• Knowledge of Alaska commercial fisheries stocks and regions
• Experience with federal regulatory or disaster assistance programs
• Familiarity with NOAA Fisheries internal clearance and memo-writing processes

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