Lynker Technologies
Fisheries Science Analyst
US-WA-Seattle
Job ID: 2026-1543
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
NOAA - Montlake Blvd Sea WA
Overview
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Fisheries Science Analyst to support NMFS West Coast Region Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) in evaluating harvest and hatchery management strategies.
These positions are anticipated to begin in September--October 2026, pending/contingent on contract award. Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT* being awarded the contract by NOAA.
This work supports ESA and NEPA evaluations of harvest management frameworks and major intergovernmental fisheries agreements.
* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Fisheries Science Analyst will include the following:
Conduct ESA effects analyses for harvest and hatchery management frameworks
Perform trend analysis, risk assessment, and population evaluations
Prepare NEPA documents (EAs/EISs)
Evaluate alternative fishery management strategies
Coordinate with NMFS staff, general counsel, and co-managers
Support implementation of regional and international fisheries agreements, including the 2018-2027 US v Oregon Agreement and the 2019-2028 Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement and successor agreements
