FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) · 4 hours ago
Policy/Research Analyst
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.92/hr - $29.37/hr
2+ years expFWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is dedicated to shaping national and international efforts to understand and respond to changing ocean conditions. The Policy/Research Analyst will support NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing and Ocean Acidification Programs through policy analysis, interagency coordination, and reporting that informs federal decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Support the development and coordination of congressionally mandated reports, including those required under the Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring (FOARAM) Act
Provide policy analysis and program coordination support for ocean acidification, ocean observing, and climate research initiatives
Support interagency coordination, including engagement with the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (IWG-OA) and related advisory bodies
Draft and edit briefing materials, reports, summaries, and talking points for NOAA leadership and external stakeholders
Track and document program activities, milestones, and deliverables across GOMO and OAP portfolios
Assist with Research-to-Operations (R2O) tracking and documentation, including readiness level monitoring
Support grants and portfolio management activities, including: Tracking Letters of Intent (LOIs) and proposals Supporting peer review processes Monitoring funded projects using NOAA’s Grants Online system
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and track action items
Support international coordination activities, including engagement with organizations such as GOA-ON, IOC-UNESCO, and other partners
Respond to ad hoc data calls and information requests from NOAA leadership and partners
Maintain organized program documentation and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, and presentations)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public policy, environmental policy, marine science, oceanography, environmental science, international relations, or a related field
2 years of experience supporting policy analysis, program coordination, reporting, or stakeholder engagement for government or research programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting reports and briefing materials
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace tools
Preferred
Familiarity with NOAA, OAR, or other federal science or environmental programs
Knowledge of ocean acidification, ocean observing systems, climate science, or marine policy
Experience supporting interagency or international coordination
Experience with federal grants management or reporting requirements
Prior experience supporting congressionally mandated reporting efforts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Company
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)
FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) is a professional writing, research, and communications company that helps government and commercial customers develop and manage a range of projects and products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mitchell Cho
Founder and CEO
Marc Fain
Chief Revenue Officer
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2025-09-03
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