Policy Advisor for NOAA International Affairs
Job Description
Job Description
Global Science & Technology is seeking high-level analytical, policy, and organizational support to a NOAA senior political leader. The position ensures the executive has timely, accurate, and actionable information to make informed decisions affecting NOAA's mission, strategic priorities, interagency engagements, and external communications. This position serves as a trusted advisor, coordinating across NOAA Line Offices, the Department of Commerce, and external partners to advance the executive's policy agenda and operational objectives.
This position has been approved for a hybrid work schedule but work out of the Washington, D.C. office.
Primary Duties:
A. Executive Policy and Decision Support
- Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis of complex policy, operational, scientific, and programmatic issues.
- Prepare decision papers, briefing materials, talking points, issue summaries, and executive memos.
- Develop recommendations, options, and risk assessments to support strategic and time-sensitive decision-making.
- Monitor emerging issues, legislation, and stakeholder interests relevant to the executive's portfolio.
B. Strategic Planning and Coordination
- Coordinate cross-agency and internal NOAA activities to ensure alignment with executive priorities.
- Track and manage priority tasks, initiatives, and engagements to ensure timely execution and follow-through.
- Facilitate communication between senior leadership, subject-matter experts, and external partners.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
A Bachelor's degree with emphasis on international relations, science or technology policy, or environmental management.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Compensation
At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.
Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.
Identity Statement
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Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.
Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.
GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.
GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.