OAR Chief of Staff Program Coordinator (SME I)
$81,557–$85,849 year
On-siteSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Prepare briefing materials, memos, and talking points for OAR and NOAA leadership in preparation for meetings, events, and decisions. Provide regular oral and written updates to OAR leadership on NOAA Headquarters activities, requests, and emerging priorities. Review, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources into portfolio summaries, implementation plans, and documents for submission to leadership and counterparts. Provide substantive and logistical staff support for the preparation, execution, and follow-up of meetings, workshops, and events for the NOAA Administrator. Coordinate with other NOAA Program Coordination Officers and the NOAA COS and Deputy COS on cross-cutting headquarters activities and priorities. Coordinate and communicate regularly with OAR headquarters, labs, and programs to understand and advance OAR mission, work, and activities. Apply specialized knowledge to gather facts, analyze program information, and develop recommendations and strategies that help OAR leadership navigate headquarters priorities effectively. In-person presence required at SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays. Travel required, including potential travel with NOAA Headquarters leadership; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Science, Communications, or a closely related field
- 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance
- In-person presence at SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD required
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degrees or certifications
- Demonstrated experience providing direct support to senior federal government leadership, including preparation of briefings, memos, and talking points for executive-level audiences
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills; ability to distill complex, multi-source programmatic information into clear, concise, and actionable documents under tight deadlines
- Experience providing staff support for senior leadership meetings, including substantive preparation, day-of coordination, and structured follow-up
- Familiarity with NOAA, OAR, or federal agency headquarters operations, including interagency coordination processes and senior leadership workflow
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced senior leadership environment
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive organizational information and leadership communications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional, polished documents for senior government audiences on short timelines
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