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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>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 Contracts Grants and Agreements Specialist to join our growing team. The Contracts Grants and Agreements Specialist supports the NOAA Business Operations Division by managing agreements, operational processes, and administrative functions essential to office efficiency. This role ensures effective coordination of agreements, purchasing, facilities, and travel while maintaining compliance with federal requirements and supporting cross-divisional collaboration.  This position is contingent on contract award.</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p><strong>Duties of the Contracts Grants and Agreements Specialist will include the following:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Coordinate, process, and track all internal and external agreements, including developing and maintaining a real-time Annual Agreements Plan that tracks agreements across their full lifecycle from development through close-out.</li>\n <li>Prepare, submit, and facilitate agreement packages through administrative review, legal clearance, and allotment processes, while providing technical assistance to NOAA federal managers and staff to ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.</li>\n <li>Coordinate with Budget Team on incoming funds for grants and agreements to ensure funds are properly received, obligated, and expended in accordance with federal regulations, appropriations, and policies.</li>\n <li>Support office operations by overseeing purchasing activities, assisting with on-site facility requests, maintaining internal tracking systems and databases, and collecting data to support reporting and data calls.</li>\n <li>Serve as a backup travel approver and provide general travel coordination support; familiarity with the E2 travel system is a plus.</li>\n <li>Collaborate across divisions and with internal and external partners to support efficient, organized, and compliant business operations.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>The ideal Contracts Grants and Agreements Specialist will bring a strong background in federal agreements and business operations within a government or government-support environment, including:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a H.S degree and 8 years experience. </li>\n <li>Demonstrated experience developing and managing agreement tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets, databases) and maintaining accurate, real-time records.</li>\n <li>Knowledge of federal funding processes, including administrative review, legal clearance, allotment, and budget execution coordination.</li>\n <li>Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (especially Sheets) and/or Microsoft Office for tracking, reporting, and data management.</li>\n <li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with federal staff, budget personnel, and cross-divisional teams, while providing clear and professional communication.</li>\n <li>Ability to work independently in a small team environment, manage multiple priorities, and follow and improve standard operating procedures.</li>\n <li>Eligibility to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About Lynker</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost</li>\n <li>Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision</li>\n <li>Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays</li>\n <li>Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks</li>\n <li>401(k) retirement plan with company-matching</li>\n <li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!</li>\n <li>Flexible spending accounts</li>\n <li>Employee assistance program (EAP)</li>\n <li>Short- and long-term disability insurance</li>\n <li>Life and accident insurance</li>\n <li>Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year</li>\n <li>Spot bonuses for exceptional performance</li>\n <li>Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses</li>\n <li>Employee Referral Program</li>\n <li>Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace</li>\n <li>Personalized career growth plans for every employee</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Lynker is an E-Verify employer.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. 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