Program Analyst III – Senior Science Writer and Editorial Coor

@Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Program Analyst III to support the NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research’s (OAR) Headquarters Program. The Program Analyst III – Senior Science Writer and Editorial Coordinator develops, edits, quality-assesses, and coordinates written and informational products supporting OAR's R&D portfolio and leadership. The role translates complex technical and scientific information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate products and supports the development of reports, white papers, presentations, educational materials, web content, templates, and other leadership resources.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit research reports, white papers, presentations, fact sheets, information bulletins, briefing papers, educational materials, and other R&D program products.
• Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate language while preserving technical accuracy.
• Support preparation of Portfolio Evaluation Reports, including assessment narratives, transition-readiness information, and data-driven evaluation summaries.
• Provide programmatic writing and documentation support related to NOAA R&D coordination, administration, status, and assessment.
• Research and synthesize information from multiple sources to support stakeholder requests and leadership products.
• Develop and maintain internal and external web content associated with OAR R&D activities.
• Create, edit, and quality-assess online tools, educational products, templates, handbooks, and other information resources for OAR leadership.
• Apply rigorous editorial review for clarity, organization, consistency, accuracy, readability, and audience appropriateness.
• Support national and regional meetings through development of meeting materials, agendas, minutes, action-item documentation, and after-action reports.
• Work independently and collaboratively with technical subject-matter experts, program staff, and leadership stakeholders to move products through review and finalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, environmental science, marine science, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience, preferably involving technical, scientific, policy, research, or program content.
• Experience with scientific or technical communications, science writing, or Federal program communications.
• Experience editing materials prepared by subject-matter experts.
• Experience supporting NOAA, Federal, research, environmental, weather, ocean, or climate programs.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly to varied audiences.
• Exceptional grammar, proofreading, organization, and editorial judgment.
• Experience developing polished reports, briefing materials, presentations, web content, or educational materials.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, review cycles, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable document and presentation tools.
• Experience with web content management or structured information resources.
• Must be available for occasional travel to the program HQ.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for continuing your work with NOAA, we want to hear from you!

@Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.