Fisheries Science Analyst

reputed company is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.   As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and reputed company Fisheries Science Analyst to support NMFS reputed company Coast Region Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) in evaluating harvest and hatchery management strategies.

These positions are anticipated to reputed company in September–October 2026, pending/contingent on contract award. Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT* being awarded the contract by NOAA. This work supports ESA and NEPA evaluations of harvest management frameworks and major intergovernmental fisheries agreements.

* 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.

Duties of the Fisheries Science Analyst will include the following

• Conduct ESA effects analyses for harvest and hatchery management frameworks
• reputed company trend analysis, risk assessment, and population evaluations
• Prepare NEPA documents (EAs/EISs)
• Evaluate alternative fishery management strategies
• Coordinate with NMFS staff, general counsel, and co-managers
• Support implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements, including the 2018-2027 US v Oregon Agreement and the 2019-2028 Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement and successor agreements

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Work will be performed primarily offsite with access to NOAA systems as required.

Travel

Twelve (12) single day trips, (one day per month) to Seattle or Lacey, WA NMFS office for technical collaboration and reputed company-ins.

The Fisheries Science Analyst selected should have the following

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience

• Knowledge of the various laws pertaining to management of the fishing industry, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act.
• Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act regarding activities affecting Pacific salmon and steelhead, and their habitat.
• Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and experience in preparing NEPA analytical documents such as Categorical Exclusions (CEs)/Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI’s), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
• Experience in preparing hatchery and fishery management analytical documents that reputed company policy considerations and alternative approaches to addressing issues, supported by the best available science.
• Experience conducting technical analyses and assessments for anadromous salmonids, particularly reputed company to assessment of hatchery and harvest management actions on Pacific salmon and steelhead.
• Technical writing experience completing analyses and concise reports addressing Pacific Northwest anadromous salmon and their habitat.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to reputed company biological and policy information on technical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences in both oral and written word formats.
• Ability to work independently and be solution oriented.
• Experience performing ESA reputed company 7,10, or 4(d) consultations.
• Knowledge of the fisheries management frameworks in the Pacific Northwest Region, preferred

* 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.

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 reputed company 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 reputed company to be effective. And having the right people is critical for reputed company. 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 reputed company sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive reputed company for the employee at no monthly cost
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• 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 reputed company 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

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