Regulatory Science and Technical Analyst

Lynker

Regulatory Science and Technical Analyst providing scientific and technical support for interagency consultations related to regulatory science. Working with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service under a contract with Lynker to evaluate environmental impacts.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,240 - $99,840 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific and technical support to conduct interagency consultations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Federal Power Act (FPA), and NEPA.
Review, gather, analyze, and synthesize scientific data to evaluate environmental impacts to listed species and habitats
Draft ESA Biological Opinions, Letters of Concurrence, and MSA responses
Review Biological Assessments and consultation packages
Provide pre-consultation technical assistance to action agencies
Prepare NEPA documentation (EAs/EISs)
Draft permits and supporting materials for ESA section 10 activities
Coordinate with NMFS Science Centers, engineers, and interagency partners
Maintain administrative records and consultation tracking systems
Participate in meetings with federal, tribal, and state stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ experience OR Master’s degree in aquatic biology, conservation biology, fisheries management, wildlife management or related field of study with 1+ years of experience relating to the specific task order
Knowledge of salmonid general life cycles and habitat requirements
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Valid state driver’s license
Experience drafting ESA and NEPA regulatory documents
Knowledge of ESA, MSA, NEPA, and related statutes
Experience evaluating impacts to salmonids and aquatic habitats
Experience working with federal, tribal, and state partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingdata analysisenvironmental impact evaluationdrafting permitspreparation of NEPA documentationBiological OpinionsBiological Assessmentsconsultation packagessalmonid life cycleshabitat requirements

Soft Skills

communication skillscoordinationinteragency collaborationstakeholder engagementorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreevalid state driver’s license