Jobs at Lynker

Establish and operate SWPC’s project portfolio management function, transitioning from annual operating plans to continuous planning. Develop governance procedures, maintain portfolio records, coordinate intake and authorization, build integrated schedules and resource plans, track funding, risks, dependencies, and delivery, and support leadership decisions. The role also coaches project leads, facilitates multidisciplinary coordination, manages change control, and supports project closure and operational transitions.

Design and improve the spaceweather.gov user experience through information architecture, dashboards, maps, charts, wireframes, prototypes, user research, and usability testing. Build an accessible Figma design system aligned with USWDS and NOAA standards, create production-ready visual designs, and provide detailed specifications and assets for engineering implementation. The role translates complex space weather data into usable interfaces for technical stakeholders and the public.

Develop, test, deploy, and sustain operational scientific applications supporting space weather forecasting. Responsibilities include Python and Java development, REST APIs, AWS integration, Docker containerization, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, database management, scientific data integration, production transitions, troubleshooting, and Tier 3 on-call support in a high-availability operational environment.

Build and maintain responsive, accessible front-end interfaces within Drupal 10 for operational and experimental space weather websites. Develop reusable components, integrate dashboards and scientific data visualizations, collaborate with backend developers, and optimize interfaces across browsers, devices, and viewports. The role requires strong UI/UX engineering, modern web technologies, Drupal theming, accessibility compliance, and experience translating complex scientific data into intuitive user experiences.

Develop, maintain, and test scientific software for space weather modeling, data analysis, forecasting workflows, and testbed experiments. Responsibilities include processing observational data, containerizing applications, integrating models and data sources, performing quality control, creating visualization tools, and collaborating with scientists, engineers, and forecasters. The role also requires software documentation, technical communication, and support for research-to-operations activities.

Provides federal budget formulation, forecasting, cost analysis, compliance review, financial monitoring, procurement and grant administration, contract deliverable tracking, and center operational support. Responsibilities also include event logistics, travel compliance, property and records management, timekeeping assistance, CAC documentation, reporting, and office procedure development. Requires strong attention to detail, financial analysis skills, knowledge of budgeting regulations, and experience tracking organizational spending and budget variances.

Develop and modernize full-stack web applications for the Space Weather Prediction Center. Responsibilities include designing responsive interfaces, building front-end and back-end systems, developing APIs and ETL pipelines, managing databases and Docker deployments, integrating AI/ML features, and implementing automated testing. The role also leads developers, manages projects, engages clients, translates requirements using Agile/Scrum, and supports scientific data visualization and product demonstrations.

Leads federal contract capture efforts from opportunity identification through award and transition. Develops capture plans, win strategies, competitive assessments, pricing and teaming strategies, and customer engagement plans. Builds qualified pipelines, shapes opportunities before solicitation, manages capture reviews and CRM updates, and develops relationships with government customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Collaborates with executives, technical teams, and proposal leadership to position the company for growth across federal markets.

Supports the National Oceanographic Partnership Program through inter-agency coordination with NOAA and the Navy’s Office of Naval Research. Responsibilities include managing inter-agency agreement drafts, planning work group meetings, coordinating funding transfers and annual spend plans, developing annual reports, conducting outreach, briefing leadership, and identifying funding opportunities with NOAA science programs and laboratories. The position may be remote or on-site and requires travel for meetings, workshops, and field activities.

Coordinates ocean-related science and technology projects, grants, funding announcements, mission planning, budgets, agreements, task orders, and partnership reporting. Works with NOAA laboratories, universities, cooperative institutes, and marine environmental organizations to plan projects, define operational requirements, allocate resources, and monitor execution. Supports PMEL partnership activities, including work plans, reporting, and agreement coordination. Position may be remote or on-site and requires travel for meetings, workshops, and field activities.