Lead Fishery Management Analyst – Data, Scientific Analysis, Compliance Support

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Lead Fishery Management Analyst developing Fishery Management Plans and supporting NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. Oversee analysis, compliance, and coordination efforts within fisheries management.

Posted 4/28/2026contractRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs), amendments, and regulatory action packages
Develop management alternatives, recommendations, and presentations
Oversee scientific analysis, technical writing, and NEPA compliance
Coordinate with NMFS Regional Offices, Atlantic HMS, and headquarters staff
Review scientific studies and regulatory analyses for accuracy and policy alignment
Oversee Administrative Records and clearance packages
Support rapid implementation of management measures
Participate in Fishery Management Council processes
Provide leadership and quality control for analyst staff
Deliverables: FMPs and regulatory amendments, NEPA environmental analyses, Administrative Records and clearance packages, Technical analyses and reports, Monthly progress reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in fisheries science, marine biology, environmental science, natural resource management, public policy, or a related field
Experience developing Fishery Management Plans or amendments
Familiarity with Magnuson-Stevens Act and NEPA
Experience supporting NMFS, Regional Offices, or Fishery Management Councils
Experience leading fisheries management action development or regulatory analysis
Strong technical writing, analytical, and coordination skills
Ability to synthesize scientific and policy information
Seven (7) or more years of experience leading or supporting fisheries management actions

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

Fishery Management PlansNEPA compliancetechnical writingregulatory analysisscientific analysismanagement alternatives developmentpolicy alignmentenvironmental analysesadministrative records managementclearance packages

Soft Skills

leadershipquality controlanalytical skillscoordination skillssynthesis of information

Certifications

Master’s degreePhD