I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com) seeks a talented individual to serve as an Environmental Policy Specialist to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Response and Restoration OR&R (www.response.restoration.noaa.gov) located in Silver Spring, MD. OR&R is a program office in the National Ocean Service that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this OR&R provides scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants, protects and restores NOAA trust resources.
Duties: • This position serves as a general policy specialist, supporting the policy and program needs of OR&R, coordinating, facilitating, and tracking activities, legislation, and policy. • Serve as the OR&R point-of-contact and knowledge expert for specific policy issues and actions, and supports the OR&R Deputy Director and Chief of Staff. • Responsible for implementing both short and long term special projects as needs arise and policy and requirements evolve • Utilize independent judgment and analytical skills in interpreting and reviewing policy, legislation, information requests and identifying impacts of proposed policy and legislative changes • Responsible for implementing and tracking activities, prioritizing needs, resolving or recommending solutions for critical problems and developing new approaches for OR&R • Establish and coordinate a proactive legislative strategy that builds awareness of OR&R core capabilities and key OR&R programs and draft congressional briefing materials and responses to congressional inquiries related to ORR programs • Additional responsibilities may include strategic planning and participation in the program planning and budget process • This position requires extensive contacts with OR&R technical and administrative staff; NOAA and NOS policy, legislative affairs, and budget staff; NOAA offices and programs; and other Federal, state, and local agencies, and other stakeholders. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years’ experience in a communications capacity • Excellent written and oral communications skills. Experience in communicating effectively with congress. • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Self-motivated energetic strategic thinker • Ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to shift priorities as needed. Preferred: • Master’s Degree in communications or environmental policy. Experience working for a government agency in a marine science related field • Experience in media and public relations To Apply: Please submit your resume, a writing sample, salary requirements and the contact information for three (3) references, your salary requirements and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to [email protected] with the following subject line: NOA10056 – Environmental Policy Specialist. The salary for this position will be in the low to mid $50,000 - $60,000. IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.
