Technical Lead – ESA, NEPA, and Interagency Consultation Support

Lynker Corporation is seeking two Technical Leads for a full-time, primarily remote role supporting NOAA’s NMFS West Coast Regional Office. The position involves operational oversight, scientific analysis, and regulatory compliance related to aquatic biology and conservation.

Location: Remote (US)

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and two (2) years of relevant experience
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare at no monthly cost (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision)
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Self-directed Learning Management System
• Personalized career growth plans

Additional Information

• Work will be performed primarily offsite, with occasional on-site coordination as needed.
• Travel may be required for coordination meetings, site visits, and regional trainings (up to two trips per quarter within the West Coast Region).
• This position is part of the FLOAT joint venture between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH).