Administrative​/Project Coordinator; Director's Office & IIT

Administrative / Project Coordinator (Director's Office & IIT)

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Salary Range: $65K-80K (Based on Experience)

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026

This role provides vital operational, project, and program support to the Chief of Staff and the Innovation, Integration and Transition (IIT) Director.

• Manage office operations, including revising and tracking the CPO Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and implementing service-level agreements.
• Manage internal and external requests for climate‑related information, draft correspondence, and track due dates and deliverables.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, and annual meetings, handling logistics, scheduling, agenda development, and action tracking.
• Provide communications support, including writing reports on CPO accomplishments, copy‑editing, and preparing presentations and briefing materials.

• BS/BA in relevant fields
• Administrative experience supporting a science‑oriented organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly understand relevant science concepts and articulate findings and accomplishments
• Previous working experience in a similar environment

• Previous experience at NOAA, NASA, NSF, or an agency with strong science mission focus
• Graduate degree in a relevant field

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Salary Range: $100K-115K (Based on Experience)

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2026

This highly technical role is responsible for coding, 3D/2D visual rendering, and managing the web interface and architecture for major public‑facing NOAA websites (e.g., Climate.gov, U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit).

• Write original code (using Python, JavaScript, and Django) to process large climate datasets and automate data visualization workflows.
• Develop custom GUI applications, ESRI‑ArcGIS toolboxes, and web‑based widgets.
• Develop 3‑D perspective animations, audio/video editing, and imagery using NOAA datasets.
• Adapt website page templates and Content Management Systems (CMS) ensuring IT security compliance, 508 compliance, and mobile compatibility.
• Lead web projects, identify/resolve site functionality issues, and generate bi‑weekly project status reports.

• BS/BA in relevant fields
• Strong programming skills in website design, development, and data visualization
• Familiarity with GUI design and ESRI‑ArcGIS tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand science concepts and science datasets and translate them into easy‑to‑understand data visualizations and infographics

• Strong knowledge of NOAA science and datasets
• Previous experience in a similar capacity

All positions must possess the following general skills and characteristics:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), Google Workspace (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• A highly motivated, energetic, and professional demeanor, with the ability to interface with senior, influential, international officials.
• Strong foundation in ethical behavior, sound business judgment, and thorough research capabilities.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company‑paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex‑Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

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