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Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist
Lynker
Marketing & Communications
Silver Spring, MD, USA
USD 67k-94k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 7, 2026
Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist
Location US-MD-Silver Spring
ID 2026-1489
- Category
- Project Coordination/Coordinator
- Position Type
- Full-Time
- Remote
- No
- Posted Salary Range
- USD $67,000.00 - USD $94,000.00 /Yr.
Overview
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in coastal, ocean, and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist to support NOAA's Marine Debris Program Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. This position will provide communications, coordination, and administrative support to facilitate congressional, interagency, and leadership engagement in support of the Marine Debris Program. This role will operate in a HYBRID capacity, with 2-3 days of work being performed in office in Silver Spring, MD, and the remaining days operating as work from home.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist will include the following:
- Provide clear, concise, and timely responses to information requested from NOAA, the Administration, Congress and external partners.
- Serve as the Executive Secretary of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee.
- Support congressional and leadership engagement, including the development of briefing materials, coordinating with staff, and scheduling.
- Serve as the media lead for the office; coordinate, and respond promptly to inquiries.
- Fulfill timely communications related requests from the Marine Debris Division Chief and Deputy Chief, such as drafting talking points and presentations, coordinating briefing materials, and supporting travel and scheduling, as needed.
- Support and coordinate agency processes, such as controlled correspondence, rollout plans, and Information Quality Act reviews
- Synthesize information, write, and copy edit materials for products such as reports, presentations, and web stories.
- Maintain the Marine Debris Division's intranet.
- Assist with special projects.
Qualifications
The Ideal Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist will have the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Marine Science, Environmental Science Management, Political Science, or related field.
- 4+ years related experience.
- Experience supporting senior- leadership by coordinating communications, preparing briefing materials, and facilitating information exchange in support of federal programs.
- Experience supporting or coordinating interagency committees, working groups, or collaborative bodies, including meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Experience translating scientific information into plain language.
- Experience copy editing documents.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams.
- Ability to work on multiple projects, be responsive to deadlines, and shift priorities as needed.
- Experience with the Adobe Suite preferred.
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 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.
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