Technical Lead – ESA, NEPA, and Interagency Consultation Support

Lynker Corporation is hiring two Technical Leads for a NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Regional Office contract. These are full‑time, primarily remote positions providing operational oversight for teams supporting interagency consultation, regulatory compliance, and scientific analysis. Positions are expected to begin on September 30, 2026, contingent on contract award. The work is performed under Lynker's FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA Pro Tech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.

• Provide operational oversight of all assigned projects and contract personnel
• Distribute tasks, establish timelines, and manage workload across Scientific and Technical Support staff
• Serve as primary liaison between contractor staff and WCR personnel
• Review and approve deliverables prior to submission to NOAA, ensuring compliance with WCR protocols
• Analyze and synthesize scientific data to evaluate environmental impacts on aquatic habitats and protected species
• Lead development of ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses
• Review biological assessments, consultation packages, and permit applications
• Provide pre‑consultation technical assistance to action agencies and stakeholders
• Prepare NEPA documentation and ESA Section 10 permit materials
• Coordinate with NMFS engineers, Science Centers, and external researchers
• Manage administrative records, consultation tracking, and quality assurance processes
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, interagency coordination, and technical working groups
• Support mitigation banking development and regulatory compliance efforts

• Monthly progress reports summarizing activities, timelines, and contractor performance
• Reviewed and edited scientific and regulatory documents
• ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses
• NEPA analyses and ESA Section 10 documentation
• Administrative records and consultation tracking documentation
• Programmatic consultation responses and verification materials
• Technical guidance and oversight documentation for contractor staff

• Bachelor’s degree with six years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with two years of relevant experience, in aquatic biology, conservation biology, fisheries management, wildlife management or a related field, and one year of experience relating to the specific task order
• Knowledge of salmonid life cycles and habitat requirements
• Experience implementing ESA and MSA regulations and preparing federal regulatory documents
• Strong technical writing, editing, and analytical capabilities
• Experience assessing impacts of human activities on aquatic species and habitats
• Experience working with tribal governments and diverse interagency teams
• Program management and project scheduling experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Valid state driver’s license

Work will be performed primarily off‑site, with occasional on‑site coordination as needed.

Travel may be required for coordination meetings, site visits, and regional trainings (approximately up to two trips per quarter within the West Coast Region).

• 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)
• 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 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.

Lynker is an E‑Verify employer.