Technical Lead – ESA, NEPA, and Interagency Consultation Support

Lynker Corporation•Portland, OR

2d•Remote

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire two (2) Technical Leads to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), West Coast Regional Office (WCR). These are full-time, primarily remote positions providing operational oversight for teams supporting interagency consultation, regulatory compliance, and scientific analysis efforts. The positions are anticipated to begin on September 30, 2026. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder. WCR provides interagency consultation pursuant to ESA, MSA, FPA, FWCA, and MMPA authorities and conducts NEPA analyses to evaluate impacts of federal actions on protected species and habitats. This role provides leadership, oversight, and technical direction to contractor staff performing consultation support and scientific analysis under multiple Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience, from an accredited college or university in aquatic biology, conservation biology, fisheries management, wildlife management or related field of study, with one year of experience relating to the specific task order
Knowledge of salmonid life cycles and habitat requirements
Experience implementing ESA and MSA regulations and preparing federal regulatory documents
Strong technical writing, editing, and analytical capabilities
Experience assessing impacts of human activities on aquatic species and habitats
Experience working with tribal governments and diverse interagency teams
Program management and project scheduling experience
Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workplace tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

Provide operational oversight of all assigned projects and contract personnel
Distribute tasks, establish timelines, and manage workload across Scientific and Technical Support staff
Serve as primary liaison between contractor staff and WCR personnel
Review and approve deliverables prior to submission to NOAA, ensuring compliance with WCR protocols
Analyze and synthesize scientific data to evaluate environmental impacts on aquatic habitats and protected species
Lead development of ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses
Review biological assessments, consultation packages, and permit applications
Provide pre-consultation technical assistance to action agencies and stakeholders
Prepare NEPA documentation and ESA Section 10 permit materials
Coordinate with NMFS engineers, Science Centers, and external researchers
Manage administrative records, consultation tracking, and quality assurance processes
Participate in stakeholder meetings, interagency coordination, and technical working groups
Support mitigation banking development and regulatory compliance efforts

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