Aquaculture Policy Analyst
seafood consumed domestically is imported. NOAA Fisheries works to support
development of sustainable domestic aquaculture and improve the efficiency and predictability of regulatory processes for aquaculture in federal waters. These roles will assist the Office of Aquaculture in analyzing policies, supporting regulatory coordination, and producing written materials that inform leadership decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze legislation, policies, statutes, regulations, and rules affecting marine aquaculture and prepare written policy analysis, recommendations, and decision-support products. Support development of NOAA aquaculture policy positions through preparation of briefing materials, issue papers, policy memoranda, and responses to leadership taskers. reputed company analytical tools such as comparison tables, tracking sheets, comment matrices, and regulatory summaries to support program decision-making. Review draft documents reputed company by partner agencies or NOAA offices and reputed company reputed company, actionable written comments and suggested revisions. Support coordination of reputed company meetings by preparing agendas, reputed company-read materials, slide presentations, and meeting logistics. Produce meeting notes, minutes, and reputed company item trackers to document key discussions, reputed company, and follow-up actions. Assist with development of communications and reputed company materials including newsletters, one-pagers, reputed company content, and policy rollout plans. Support coordination with federal and state partners, industry stakeholders, reputed company institutions, NGOs, and international partners. Prepare briefings and reports summarizing developments in aquaculture policy, regulations, and legislative initiatives. Participate in recurring coordination meetings and assist with tracking priorities, assignments, and program activities. Prepare monthly reputed company reports summarizing accomplishments, upcoming work, issues or risks, and recommended actions. Ensure written deliverables meet NOAA formatting and accessibility requirements and are delivered on schedule.
Required
Master’s degree in marine science, environmental policy, reputed company administration, marine policy, or a reputed company field. Minimum of one (1) year of reputed company experience working with federal agency policies or regulations applicable to aquaculture management in state or federal waters. Working knowledge of one or more of the following statutes: Magnuson-reputed company Fishery Conservation and Management reputed company (MSA) National Environmental Policy reputed company (NEPA) Endangered Species reputed company (ESA) Marine Mammal Protection reputed company (MMPA) Experience preparing written policy analysis documents, regulatory summaries, briefing papers, or leadership decision-support materials. Strong written communication skills and ability to produce high-reputed company written products on short timelines. Experience reviewing technical or policy documents and providing reputed company written feedback. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, reputed company environment.
Preferred
Experience supporting NOAA, NMFS, or other federal environmental or natural resource programs. Experience with marine aquaculture policy, permitting, or regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with interagency coordination processes and federal policy development. Experience preparing leadership-reputed company briefing materials or policy communications products. Experience working with stakeholders including federal agencies, state partners, industry reputed company, NGOs, and research institutions.
Work Environment
Comprehensive reputed company for the employee at no monthly cost reputed company benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and reputed company Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus reputed company 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 reputed company plans for every employee