Foreign Affairs Specialist#25-00311

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Description:

IBSS is seeking a Foreign Affairs Support Specialist to assist a Federal Client (NOAA Fisheries) in its statutory responsibility to sustainably manage marine fisheries and resources, in compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and other relevant Federal laws, including implementing the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (Moratorium Protection Act) and Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement Act (Maritime SAFE Act). A successful candidate will also aid in the development of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and sustainable international fisheries management materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and prioritizing information related to IUU fishing by foreign nations.

• Assist in developing briefing materials on IUU fishing and sustainable international fisheries management for NOAA officials and staff.

• Coordinate and schedule travel, logistics, and presentation materials associated with IUU fishing and international outreach for regulatory implementation and compliance.

• Attend international meetings and workshops.

• Develop IUU fishing and sustainable international fisheries management materials, including reports, briefing materials, and outreach materials, and in the organization and execution of meetings, workshops, webinars, and teleconferences.

Required Skills / Education / Certifications & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher with 5+ years experience in policy or resource management related to protected species and fishery management.

• Knowledge of IUU fishing, global fisheries, and understanding fishery and market interconnections.

• Knowledge and experience with implementing fisheries statutes like the Moratorium Protection Act, Maritime SAFE Act.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and comply with project deadlines.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

• Advanced professional writing skills and the ability to express both biological and regulatory concepts in plain language.

About IBSS Corp.:

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA) / Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [email protected].

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