Program Analyst Position at the Marine Protected Areas Center

Program Analyst - #1207
Silver Spring, MD


Position Description

Will provide support and assistance to the National Marine Protected Areas Center (MPA Center) Director and other senior staff with:

* International MPA responsibilities including U.S. participation in
the North American MPA Network (NAMPAN), the Trilateral Committee
for Wildlife Conservation and Ecosystem Management in North
America, high seas issues, bilateral agreements, and similar
activities.
* Coordination, data collection and analysis pertaining to
implementation of the National System. Participating in and
supporting cooperative activities, meetings, workshops, and other
stakeholder engagement with federal and state agencies, regional
agencies, tribes, organizations, the private sector and the public.
* The operation of the MPA Federal Advisory Committee including
planning for and conduct of semi-annual meetings of the full
Committee and occasional meetings of subcommittees. Conducts
supporting research and analysis for the Committee and
subcommittees as required by the DFO.
* Developing special analysis and reports as task lead or through
participation in a team.


Required Skills:

2 years experience in marine conservation, coastal management, natural resource management or other relevant/equivalent field. MA/MS,MPA,MURP in pertinent area may substitute for the 2 years experience. Excellent communication, both oral and written required. GIS experience a plus. Some travel may be required.


Education:

BA/BS in marine conservation, coastal management, natural resource management, other related field, or equivalent. MA/MS,MPA,MURP substitutes for 2 years experience.

Send resume and cover letter to:


Human Resources Manager,
Earth Resources Technology, Inc.

Dorsey Run Business Center
10810 Guilford Road, Suite 105
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
careers@ertcorp.com

E-mail submission of cover letters and resumes is PREFERRED.