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NOAA Program Specialist

New opening for a Program Specialist in NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations working with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), including gliders, USVs and AUVs. 

As a Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Provide a structured, project management approach to funded Unmanned Marine Systems (UMS) projects. Provide program support, coordination, and analysis. Establish program objectives and units of measure for determining when objectives have been met. Develop plans, tasks, milestones and schedules to ensure tracking of processes and costs. Review and analyze proposed costs, program development, and performance.
  • Perform program evaluation and reporting. Review program/project to determine mission operations and the directions and schedules are accomplished in a timely manner. Report on the status and progress of work accomplished and monitor work in progress. Make recommendations for actions when adjustments or different course of action is necessary. Draft guidance regarding program management and reporting.
  • Provide support to UMS operations and stakeholder engagement. Provide support to transition UMS to operations and applications. Provide stakeholders support with meeting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and federal policies for UMS.

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