Program Manager

About

At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.

Position Overview

• Title: Program Manager
• Location: On‑site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center, aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, or remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead.
• Contract: Part‑time position with 664 hours allotted through the contract year, ending September 29, 2026. Anticipated weekly hours are between 20 and 40 hours. The contract has a one‑year base period and will have up to three (3) 12‑month option periods.

Duties

• Manage and track our progress on a diverse suite of projects, including with the implementation of the NEFSC survey mitigation program.
• Internal MDEB Project tracking – Monitor and track progress on projects, tasks, and deliverables. Ensure all projects are on‑time and within scope.
• Overall MDEB Program management responsibilities – implement and oversee execution of short‑ and long‑term program plans, scheduling, budgeting, and supporting organizational tasks.
• Report progress on NEFSC survey mitigation strategy, program, and plans.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate survey mitigation program implementation.
• Develop MDEB website content.
• Respond to scientific program taskers and requests for information.
• Develop program funding proposals and scopes of work, schedules.
• Scientific planning document development and review.
• Organize online meetings / in person meetings / workshops, facilitate science meetings including drafting agendas for meetings and taking / distributing minutes.
• Communicate project needs, schedules, and coordination across groups.
• Implement project management program to support center‑wide survey mitigation efforts, including engagement timeline with wind developers in compliance with Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management COP/ROD requirements.
• Track incoming communications that are sent to the survey mitigation email address, coordinate responses to those communications.
• Provide NEFSC OSW Regulatory input on GARFO requests.
• Oversee staffing agreements for all of the NEFSC staff funded by MDEB.

Minimum Qualifications

• Project management experience – PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Marine Science or Fisheries education background – Masters preferred.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, especially scientific writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience planning group meetings and/or workshops.
• Experience working with renewable energy industry is ideal but not required.
• Position can be onsite or remote.

Compensation

Salary range is $45 – $55 per hour, dependent upon experience.