Program Analyst – Marine Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Location: Silver Spring, MD (Onsite with limited telework)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: NOAA Fisheries (NMFS), Office of Policy
Security Requirement: Public Trust Eligibility Required (US Citizen)

Position Overview:

CASE is seeking a highly motivated Program Analyst to support the NOAA Fisheries Office of Policy. This position provides analytical, coordination, communications, and program support for high-priority Agency initiatives, including Executive Orders, seafood competitiveness initiatives, policy development, regulatory analysis, leadership governance activities, and emerging NOAA Fisheries priorities.

The successful candidate will work directly with NOAA Fisheries leadership and subject matter experts across headquarters offices, regional offices, science centers, and partner agencies to support policy development, implementation, and strategic decision-making.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, synthesizing information from multiple disciplines, and translating technical, legal, and policy concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis & Strategic Support

  • Conduct research and analysis of federal statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, policies, and agency initiatives.

  • Develop policy memoranda, briefing papers, issue analyses, decision-support documents, reports, and presentations.

  • Analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting NOAA Fisheries programs.

  • Synthesize technical, scientific, legal, and policy information into concise written products for leadership review.

• Executive Order & Agency Priority Implementation

  • Support implementation of Administration and Agency priorities, including seafood competitiveness and economic resilience initiatives.

  • Conduct literature reviews, market research, stakeholder analyses, and policy assessments.

  • Track accomplishments, milestones, and implementation progress.

  • Assist in developing annual reports and other strategic reporting products.

• Governance & Leadership Support

  • Support NOAA Fisheries Leadership Council activities and other executive-level governance forums.

  • Develop meeting agendas, briefing materials, decision documents, and action trackers.

  • Prepare meeting summaries, notes, and follow-up actions.

  • Coordinate across NOAA Fisheries headquarters, regional offices, science centers, and other federal partners.

• Policy Directive & Procedure Development

  • Support development, revision, and implementation of NOAA Fisheries policies and procedures.

  • Coordinate reviews among subject matter experts and leadership.

  • Maintain policy tracking systems, comment matrices, schedules, and status reports.

• Communications & Outreach

  • Develop newsletters, outreach materials, presentations, fact sheets, and communications products.

  • Assist with rollout strategies for policy initiatives and agency priorities.

  • Support stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.

• Administrative & Program Support

  • Maintain records, trackers, schedules, and administrative documentation.

  • Support records management and document control activities.

  • Prepare monthly progress reports and task status updates.

  • Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing coordination support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Marine Affairs, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Law, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience supporting environmental, regulatory, policy, natural resource, or government programs.

• Experience researching and analyzing federal policies, regulations, statutes, or executive directives.

• Strong technical writing, editing, and communication skills.

• Experience developing reports, briefing papers, presentations, or policy documents.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience supporting NOAA, NMFS, Department of Commerce, or other federal agencies.

• Familiarity with marine resource management and fisheries policy.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following:

  • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

  • National Environmental Policy Act

  • Endangered Species Act

  • Marine Mammal Protection Act

• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.

• Experience supporting executive leadership, strategic initiatives, or governance processes.

• Familiarity with records management, administrative tracking systems, and project coordination.

Why Join CASE?

CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.

CASE supports mission-critical NOAA programs nationwide, combining advanced science, field operations, and innovative environmental technologies. Our teams contribute directly to ecosystem monitoring, fisheries sustainability, and climate resilience initiatives across the country.

Our goal is not simply to provide information—but to deliver environmental intelligence that empowers evidence-based decisions and supports long-term ecological and economic sustainability.

At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.

Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.

CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.

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