Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is seeking a Senior Ocean Science Program Manager to serve as the Chief Scientist for NOAA's Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program. In this role, you will manage comprehensive program management, international coordination, and stakeholder engagement services, ensuring successful completion of tasks while applying advanced scientific principles to develop original technical programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage the overall program to ensure successful, on-time, within-budget completion of all tasks and deliverables to agreed-upon quality standards
- Provide interface with high-level NOAA and government officials to ensure program satisfaction and alignment with agency strategic priorities
- Apply advanced scientific principles, theories, and concepts to develop original technical approaches for ocean observing and acidification programs
- Develop or direct the development of solutions to complex technical problems where little or no precedent exists and innovation is required
- Lead senior-level engagement with NOAA Federal Program Officers and international scientific bodies, including representation at interagency and global ocean observing committees
- Direct development and review of scientific content for strategic communications, congressional reporting (FOARAM Act), and public-facing materials
- Oversee integration of regional oceanographic and biogeochemical databases and forecasting models into NOAA's operational modeling frameworks
- Guide establishment of unified data quality control standards and measurement methodologies through coordinated technical working groups
- Supervise Subject Matter Experts and project management staff; ensure deliverables meet federal compliance standards and acceptance criteria
- Lead development of long-term strategic plans and program roadmaps for OAP and GOMO program leadership review and approval
Skills
- S or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific, engineering, or other technical field (Oceanography, Marine Science, Atmospheric Science, or closely related discipline preferred)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
- 15+ years of total experience
- 10+ years of professional experience managing complex programs and projects
- Demonstrated experience leading international scientific coordination efforts and representing programs at senior governmental forums
- Expert-level knowledge of ocean acidification science, carbon cycle research, and global ocean observing systems (e.g., Argo, GO-SHIP)
- Recognized internally and externally as an authority in an ocean science or related technical specialty
- Experience navigating federal grant lifecycle processes, including NOFOs, proposal review panels, and post-award reporting
- Exceptional scientific writing and communication skills; proven ability to translate technical findings for diverse audiences
- Experience supporting or leading compliance with the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring (FOARAM) Act
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
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