Fisheries Economist (Economic Analysis Support)

Job description

Overview Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a Fisheries Economist to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries (OSF). This is a full-time, primarily remote position based in Silver Spring, MD, anticipated to begin July 1, 2026 . Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.* NOAA OSF requires economic analysis support to evaluate fisheries management actions under Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness . This role will support regulatory decision-making by conducting economic, socio-economic, and trade-related analyses that inform NOAA leadership and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities: Duties of the Fisheries Economist - Economic Analysis Support, will include the following: - Support the fishery management actions necessary to enable rapid fulfillment of the requirements of the Seafood Executive Order - Support the economic analysis for fisheries management actions resulting from the Seaf...