Ocean Research Education & Communications Coordinator

FedWriters, Inc.•,

1d•$40 - $43•Remote

About The Position

FWI is looking for two professionals to support NOAA's GOMO and OAP programs. These roles involve research portfolio administration, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and public media management. The successful candidates will apply specialized knowledge to gather facts, analyze data, and develop recommendations to keep complex federal programs running. Every product delivered, from a newsletter to a compliance report, will keep the programs' scientific mission visible and accountable.

Requirements

BA/BS in a technical or business discipline (Oceanography, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Science Communications, or related field preferred); advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal grant administration processes, including NOFO development and proposal review logistics
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific content into accessible public-facing materials
Proficiency with web content management systems (CMS), digital analytics tools, and standard office productivity software
Experience with stakeholder network management and/or early-career mentorship program administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional documents for senior government audiences

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and consultation to projects and professional co-workers; apply specialized knowledge to gather facts, research and analyze data, and develop conclusions, recommendations, and strategies
Coordinate tracking and records management systems for the internal research portfolio, processing data ingestion calls and mapping project execution against milestones
Support the full lifecycle of grant management: assist in drafting NOFOs and RFPs, coordinate proposal review panels, and maintain post-award records in compliance with federal standards
Develop objective evaluation metrics and review rubrics to assess project performance and identify programmatic adjustments for government review
Administer recruitment and mentorship pipelines for early-career programs including Lapenta interns and Knauss Fellows
Configure and maintain OAP and GOMO public-facing websites and digital portals; populate with scientifically accurate content on a recurring daily/weekly schedule
Draft content for the monthly ocean observing community newsletter and support strategic communications planning
Coordinate K–16 ocean science educational programs, public webinars, and Citizen Science and National Ocean Science Bowl initiatives
Compile monthly analytics reports tracking web performance and engagement metrics; analyze data for site improvement recommendations
Execute end-to-end logistics for program workshops and meetings, including scheduling, AV setup, and comprehensive meeting summary documentation