Program Support Specialist

Lynker Corporation•College Park, MD

1d•$78,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynker is seeking a motivated and talented Program Support Specialist to support our long-term contract at the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC), in coordinating and supporting a broad range of operational and research activities. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills to ensure effective management of projects, resources, and documentation across EMC. The Program Support Specialist selected will work in a hybrid capacity, generally working 2 days per week in the office, in College Park, MD, and working the remaining days in the week from home.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to provide excellent customer service.
Knowledge of computer systems, operating environments, and basic programming concepts to effectively interact with NCO staff, guide users to appropriate resources, and support troubleshooting.
Must be someone who can take initiative.
Ability to work effectively with diverse scientific and technical teams.
Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited institution.
5+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with research environments, high-performance computing systems, and scientific documentation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist management with coordination of projects, resources, tools, and communications across EMC.
Provide support for interactions with the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Prediction Central Operations (NCO) to resolve issues, communicate resource needs and constraints, and submit and monitor tickets related to resource management.
Monitor and document system outages and maintenance activities, and communicate relevant information to management and stakeholders across EMC.
Coordinate and track allocation of equipment and support property management activities.
Support transitions of IT software and tools by coordinating with NCO.
Review and proofread publications such as journal articles, office notes, and presentations; manage associated internal review processes.
Provide logistical support for seminars, meetings, and related events.
Support documentation of developed algorithms, tools, and codes in office notes, peer-reviewed publications, user guides.
Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

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) – we're all 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 growth plans for every employee